FR 9701 — Pinabete Peak in NM -- Camping Rules & Access
FR 9701 — Pinabete Peak in NM
Road corridorCarson NF, Questa Ranger District
7.5 mi from Questa
Maps 8,444 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 3.5 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 1,200 ft over 3.5 miles through 7 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 23%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 2.1 miles off.
- Virsylvia Peak stands 4,141 ft above the map pin, 2.9 miles east.
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 28–60°F, 1.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.