Sawmill (FR 597) in NM -- Camping Rules & Access in New Mexico
Sawmill (FR 597) in NM
Road corridorCarson NF, Questa Ranger District
8.0 mi from Questa
Maps 8,982 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
Difficult
- 1 of this road’s 9.8 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 9.6 miles of it dirt.
- Near Sawmill Mountain.
- Estimated climb: 2,000 ft over 9.8 miles through 8 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 36%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side.
1 known camp spot along this road, at mile 9: reported by travellers.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Sawmill Mountain stands 1,986 ft above the map pin, 2.0 miles east.
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
Climate averages
September normals 42–68°F, 2.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.