Gallegos (FR 442) in NM -- Camping Rules & Access in New Mexico
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.
Climate averages
September normals 39–69°F, 1.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.