Penasco (BLM 1022) in NM -- Camping Rules & Access
Penasco (BLM 1022) in NM
Road corridorBLM, Taos
6.5 mi from Dixon
Maps 7,541 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
Bureau of Land Management default; a local order can restrict it.
Stay limit: 14 days · within 28 days · then move 25 mi
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
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Road Access
Extreme
- All 0.9 miles of this road are maintained only for low-range 4WD, graded dirt the whole way.
- Near Cerro Alto.
- Estimated climb: 40 ft over 0.9 miles, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 28%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- La Sierrita stands 1,144 ft above the map pin, 1.7 miles north.
- Chamizal Creek runs 0.9 mi off.
Rules
- Within Albuquerque District (including Taos Field office)…3) Camp longer than 14 days in any 28 day period, after 14 days must move beyond 25 mile radius. 4) Park any motor vehicle longer than 30 minutes or camp within 300 yards of any spring, manmade water well, or watering tank used by wildlife or domestic stock.
- Camping rules
Climate averages
October normals 32–62°F, 1.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.