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Popular roadside area near La Sombra Campground and Shady Brook stores with access to Rio Fernando de Taos fishing and trail to 'Ice Cave ' waterfall
Around this stay
Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.
- 5.7 mi
fuel station
Valero
- 5.7 mi
propane
Kit Carson Cruz Alta Road Filling Station
- 5.7 mi
grocery
Super Save Discount Foods
- 5.6 mi
potable water
Potable water
- 3.6 mi
trailhead
El Nogal Day Use Area
- 5.4 mi
attraction
Mabel Dodge Luhan House Historic Site
- 3.3 mi
recreation site
La Vinateria
No dump station found within ~25 mi. Plan dump access before you arrive.
Forest road access near this stay: MONASTERY ROAD in Carson National Forest. Motorhome access is listed as open on the nearest MVUM segment — verify current restrictions.
Contact & access
- NM
- fs.usda.gov
- CLOSED
Source and verification
Last verified: 10/5/2026
See the Sources tab for provenance detail.