FR 639 — Bear Mountain — Camino Real in NM -- Camping Rules & Access
FR 639 — Bear Mountain — Camino Real in NM
Road corridorCarson NF, Camino Real Ranger District
15 mi from Dixon
Maps 9,168 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 2.1 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles.
- Estimated climb: 600 ft over 2.1 miles through 4 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 18%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Trampas Peak stands 2,999 ft above the map pin, 3.2 miles southeast.
Climate averages
October normals 32–56°F, 2.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.