Loop (FR K53) in NM -- Camping Rules & Access

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Loop (FR K53) in NM

Road corridorCibola NF, Kiowa/Rita Blanca NGs

13 mi from Clayton

Maps 5,129 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 5.7–6.7 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands ↗

Stay limit: 14 days · within 45 days
VerizonNONE
AT&TMARGINAL
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkEXCELLENT

Road Access

Rough
  • All 9.8 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.

Setting

Secluded
  • Secluded here, with the nearest through road 2.7 miles off.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 39–70°F, 1.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.