Carson National Forest

US Forest Service • New Mexico

6
Ranger Districts
982.4
Miles of Camping Roads
32
Campgrounds

Ranger Districts

District Campgrounds Camping Roads View
Camino Real Ranger District 12 123.6 mi View District →
Canjilon Ranger District 3 182.4 mi View District →
El Rito Ranger District 1 207.2 mi View District →
Jicarilla Ranger District 2 89.6 mi View District →
Questa Ranger District 11 - View District →
Tres Piedras Ranger District 3 379.6 mi View District →

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About Carson National Forest

Carson National Forest is managed by the US Forest Service and contains 6 ranger districts. Each ranger district has its own Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) showing roads where dispersed camping is allowed.

Dispersed camping in National Forests is typically free and allowed along designated roads shown on MVUMs. Stay limits are usually 14 days within a 30-day period. Check each district's page for specific regulations.

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