Greenie Peak (FR 54) in NM -- Camping Rules & Access in New Mexico

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Greenie Peak (FR 54) in NM

Road corridorCarson NF, Questa Ranger District

10 mi from Questa

Maps 10,726 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Motor-vehicle season 5/30–12/31Stay limit: 14 days · within 45 days
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 22.9 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 19 miles of it dirt.
  • Estimated climb: 4,700 ft over 22.9 miles through 23 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 20% and pitches to 32%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

1 known camp spot along this road, at mile 21.2: reported by travellers.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.4 miles off.
  • Rito Claro runs 1.1 mi off.
  • Baldy Mountain stands 1,312 ft above the map pin, 2.9 miles northwest.

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
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

September normals 3760°F, 2.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.