FR 438 — Cuchillo de Fernando in NM -- Camping Rules & Access
FR 438 — Cuchillo de Fernando in NM
Road corridorCarson NF, Camino Real Ranger District
11 mi from Talpa
Maps 9,898 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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AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
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Road Access
Rough
- All 8.3 miles of this road are maintained for passenger cars, dirt the whole way.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
Setting
Secluded
- Secluded here, with the nearest through road 2.4 miles off.
- Garcia Park lies 0.1 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 30–54°F, 2.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.