Whiteman Vega
- May–Jun, Sep
- best months
Caution today
Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 2 h ago
Is Whiteman Vega open right now?
Alert in the area
The Forest Service lists 2 alerts for Carson National Forest.
Current Prescribed Fire Activity and Plans
Agency alert covering Carson National Forest · USFS · Carson National Forest
Current Fire Restrictions and Related Prohibitions
Agency alert covering Carson National Forest · USFS · Carson National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Carson National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
- At 8,069 ftHigh camp: expect cold nights, even in summer
- Questa Ranger DistrictCarson National Forest
Whiteman Vega is a campground in New Mexico at about 8,069 feet. It is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Local outfitters
- Angel Fire Luxury RV Resort28 mi away
- Taos Mountain Outfitters37 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
- McCrystal CampgroundCamping1.3 mi
- Shuree Lakes FishingLake fishing5.2 mi
Bent to Dan Beard TrailHikingPhoto: sprague, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)8 mi- Rich Cabins to Dan Beard TrailHikingPhoto: sprague, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)8.9 mi
- Vermejo LoopHiking9 mi
- Casa Grande TrailHiking9.9 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Dan BeardCamping · ~14 min drivePhoto: sprague — CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)
Sioux CampCamping · ~21 min drivePhoto: sprague — CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)
PonilCamping · ~21 min drivePhoto: sprague — CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)- McCrystal CampgroundCamping · ~2 min drive
- Ring Place CampCamping · ~3 min drive
- McCrystal Creek CampCamping · ~4 min drive
- Beatty LakesCamping · ~8 min drive
- Beatty Lakes Low Impact CampCamping · ~9 min drive
- Iris ParkCamping · ~9 min drive
- Ash Mountain CampCamping · ~10 min drive
Best time to visit Whiteman Vega
Best months: May–June and September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
39° / 5°
7 wet
Feb
42° / 10°
7 wet
Mar
49° / 18°
8 wet
Apr
56° / 24°
8 wet
May
66° / 32°
7 wet
Jun
77° / 38°
9 wet
Jul
79° / 44°
15 wet
Aug
77° / 43°
15 wet
Sep
72° / 35°
9 wet
Oct
62° / 25°
6 wet
Nov
49° / 15°
6 wet
Dec
39° / 6°
7 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Eagle Nest, NM, 18.6 mi away at 8,280 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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