Gallegos (FR 442) in NM -- Camping Rules & Access in New Mexico

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Gallegos (FR 442) in NM

Road corridorCarson NF, Camino Real Ranger District

9.0 mi from Talpa

Maps 8,552 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

Rough
  • All 15.9 miles of this road are maintained for passenger cars, dirt the whole way.
  • Near U S Hill.
  • Estimated climb: 2,800 ft over 15.9 miles through 8 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 23%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side.

1 known camp spot along this road, at mile 0.3: reported by travellers.

Setting

Limited privacy
  • Limited separation from through roads or other sites here, with the nearest through road 0.0 miles off.
  • A pond lies 0.2 mi off.
  • Picuris Peak stands 2,238 ft above the map pin, 4.2 miles northwest.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

September normals 3969°F, 1.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.