New Occupancy and Use Forest Order Issued
Taos, NM, May 31, 2023—Carson National Forest staff updated its occupancy and use Forest
Order. As of May 31st, camping for more than 14 days, whether consecutive or not, within a 45-day
period will now be prohibited. The purpose of the new regulation is to provide recreational
opportunities for the largest number of visitors on the Forest.
Other prohibitions in the Forest’s occupancy and use order will remain the same. They are:
• Possessing a beverage which is defined as an alcoholic beverage by state law.
▪ Note: Persons 21 years of age or older and not otherwise under any legal
restriction regarding the possession of alcoholic beverages are exempt.
• Parking or leaving a vehicle in violation of posted instructions.
• Being publicly nude.
Additionally, two regional Forest Orders covering prohibitions for motor vehicles and
fireworks/explosives/sparks will be renewed on Jun. 1.
The Forest and Regional Orders can be found on the Carson National Forest website under
Alerts & Notices at https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/carson/alerts-notices.
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