La Jara Canyon (FR 5) in NM -- Camping Rules & Access in New Mexico
La Jara Canyon (FR 5) in NM
Road corridorCarson NF
13 mi from Taos Pueblo
Maps 8,920 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 1.8 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles.
- Near Palo Flechado Pass Historical Marker.
9 known camp spots along this road, between mile 0.3 and mile 1.6: reported by travellers.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Old Mike Peak stands 4,169 ft above the map pin, 9.5 miles north.
Climate averages
September normals 41–67°F, 2.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.