They include mule deer, elk, pronghorn, black bears, coyotes, bobcats, foxes, cougars, and bighorn sheep. The Carson National Forest offers unlimited recreational opportunities in any season. for the Carson National Forest . Please view a map of road conditions on the Camino Real District to see what is open or closed. The U.S. Forest Service-Carson National Forest, Taos, New Mexico.
The forest is located mainly in Rio Arriba (63.4% of acreage) and Taos (34.65%) counties, but smaller areas extend eastward into western Mora and Colfax counties.[3]. This is a unique year with extraordinary challenges and while we normally conduct maintenance on our roads prior to the start of the spring/summer season, we have not been able to get out to all the roads. However, some roads on the Camino Real District remain impassable due to snow and muddy conditions. Both Carson and Gila National Forests have announced plans to open some campgrounds by mid-June. The Forest Service's "mixed use" policy allows for its use for recreation, grazing, and resource extraction. Both Carson and Gila National Forests have announced plans to open some campgrounds by mid-June. Carson National Forest is a national forest in northern New Mexico, United States. 36 CFR 261.54 (e), Operating any type of vehicle carelessly, recklessly, or without regard for the rights or safety of other persons or in a manner or at a speed that would endanger or be likely to endanger any person or property. As a reminder, at this time: All developed campgrounds on the Carson National Forest are closed to overnight camping.
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National Forest trails, trailheads, beaches and other day-use areas in the Lake Tahoe Basin will re-open for day-use only beginning Saturday. These roads will remain closed and gated until road conditions improve. Some picnic/day use sites are closed to the public. 36 CFR 261.54 (b), Using a road for commercial hauling without a permit or written authorization. Pursuant to 16 USC 551 and 36 CFR 261.SO(a) the following acts are prohibited in the area as described in this Order and as depicted on the attached map hereby incorporated into this Order as Exhibit A (the "restricted area"), within the Southwestern Region National Forests and National Grasslands in the states of New Mexico, Arizona, Texas, and Oklahoma. These roads will remain closed and gated until road conditions improve.
The Taos Indians refused a monetary settlement, leading to a deliberation in Congress to return Blue Lake back to the tribe. Each winter, the Forest closes and locks gates on these seasonal roads to provide important wintering habitat for wildlife, for resource protection and the safety of the public. Canjilon Ranger District Building 358 State Rd 115 Canjilon, NM 87515 (575) 684-2489 .