Unit 50 · Carson – Latir / Wheeler
About this unit
Carson National Forest high country anchored by the Latir Peak Wilderness and Wheeler Peak Wilderness. Alpine meadow and mixed conifer above the Rio Grande.
- Latir Peak Wilderness
- Wheeler Peak Wilderness
- Carson National Forest
Public lands inside this unit
9 found
Carson National Forest
2,344 sq miParkNational ForestHorsethief Mesa Trail
ParkNat'l Recreation AreaOld Spanish National Historic Trail (NM)
ParkNat'l Recreation AreaOrilla Verde Recreation Area
ParkNat'l Recreation AreaPosi-Ouinge
ParkNat'l Recreation AreaRed River Wild and Scenic River
ParkNat'l Recreation AreaRio Grande Wild and Scenic River
ParkNat'l Recreation AreaSan Antonio Wilderness Study Area
ParkNat'l Recreation AreaTaos Valley Overlook Trails
ParkNat'l Recreation Area
Trails near Unit 50
12 found
Continental Divide Trail
Difficulty: Difficult3001.6 miTrailCDT - Colorado Section
Difficulty: Expert1337.2 miTrailCDT - New Mexico Section
Difficulty: Expert1144.3 miTrailContinental Divide Trail
Difficulty: Expert84.8 miTrailEnchanted Circle
Difficulty: Expert84.1 miTrailAntonito to Chama Scenic Drive
Difficulty: Easy46.8 miTrailSheepshead Peak and Trampas Lakes Trail
Difficulty: Expert13.4 miTrailTusas Loop
Difficulty: Expert11.9 miTrailTruchas - Chimayo
Difficulty: Moderate11.2 miTrailRift Valley Loop Trail
Difficulty: Difficult10.3 miTrailBorrego
Difficulty: Expert10.3 miTrailWindow Rock to Arroyo del Toro Loop
Difficulty: Difficult10.1 miTrail
Campgrounds near Unit 50
12 found
Rio Grande Gorge Dispersed
Pricing varies — check with the operatorCampgroundTaos Junction Campground
Pricing varies — check with the operatorCampgroundRio Grande del Norte National Monument
Pricing varies — check with the operatorCampgroundSheep Crossing Campground
Pricing varies — check with the operatorCampgroundTrampas Medio Campground
Pricing varies — check with the operatorCampgroundOhkay RV Park
Pricing varies — check with the operatorCampgroundLaguna Larga
Pricing varies — check with the operatorCampgroundTres Piedras Dispersed Site
Pricing varies — check with the operatorCampgroundBig Arsenic Springs Campground
Pricing varies — check with the operatorCampgroundOjo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort & Spa
Pricing varies — check with the operatorCampground
Aldo Leopold Cabin
Pricing varies — check with the operatorCampgroundLa Junta - Wild Rivers Rec Area
Pricing varies — check with the operatorCampground
On the books in New Mexico
Species inventory is state-level — which units actually hold or permit each species varies. Verify unit-specific rules with the state agency linked above.
Official agency resources
New Mexico Department of Game and Fish
- Hunting regulations ↗
https://wildlife.dgf.nm.gov/hunting/licenses-and-permits/
- Draw / lottery ↗
https://wildlife.dgf.nm.gov/hunting/applications-and-draw-information/
- GMU map ↗
https://wildlife.dgf.nm.gov/hunting/maps/
- Harvest reporting ↗
https://wildlife.dgf.nm.gov/hunting/harvest-reporting-information/
- Hunter education ↗
https://wildlife.dgf.nm.gov/education/hunter-education/
- Buy a license ↗
https://onlinesales.wildlife.state.nm.us/
Authoritative source
Outdoors does not publish hunting regulations directly. For current season dates, bag limits, legal weapons, draw deadlines, and license costs in unit 50, go straight to the issuing agency.
Read the New Mexico agency pageBoundary verified by Outdoors against the agency source on 10/25/2026.