Fourth Of July (FR 490) in NM -- Camping Rules & Access
Fourth Of July (FR 490) in NM
Road corridorCarson NF, Questa Ranger District
13 mi from Questa
Maps 9,853 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Motor-vehicle season 5/1–12/31Stay limit: 14 days · within 45 days
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 1.5 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Foster Park.
- Estimated climb: 260 ft over 1.5 miles, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 23%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Goose Creek runs 0.5 mi off.
- Gold Hill stands 2,838 ft above the map pin, 5.4 miles southwest.
Rules
- Most of the Carson National Forest is open to dispersed camping, which is when you camp away from developed facilities and associated amenities (e.g. bathrooms, picnic tables, fire rings). This includes car camping and backpacking.…Permits are currently not required for dispersed camping, including for backpacking or entering wilderness areas.
- Camping rules
Climate averages
October normals 27–54°F, 1.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.