
Recreational & Residential Land for Sale in Carson, New Mexico
Forest Rd 556, Carson, NM 87517
20 Acres of True Northern New Mexico Solitude - Carson, NM This is not a property for everyone - and that is exactly the point. Tucked into the quiet country outside Carson, New Mexico, this 20 acre forested parcel offers real privacy, real solitude, and the kind of off-the-beaten-path setting that is getting harder to find. Access is tough, with two rough roads leading in, so anyone considering this land should come prepared. This is a property for someone who wants space, silence, and seclusion more than convenience. The land itself is beautiful and usable, with a healthy mixed-age pinon and juniper forest, including mature trees throughout the property. Multiple potential building sites offer flexibility for a cabin, off-grid retreat, recreational basecamp, or a future home tucked privately among the trees. One of the property's strongest features is its direct boundary with the Carson National Forest, providing immediate access to miles of public land, wildlife habitat, hiking, hunting, exploring, and other outdoor recreation opportunities. Step off your own land and into a vast northern New Mexico landscape of ridges, trees, canyons, and quiet. And while the access keeps things private, you are not impossibly remote. The village of Carson is only about 3 miles away, giving this parcel a rare combination of rugged seclusion and proximity to a small northern New Mexico community. For the right buyer, this is the dream: acreage, trees, privacy, dark skies, public land access, and room to build a life far away from noise and neighbors. Bring a high-clearance vehicle, bring your boots, and bring your imagination. This one rewards the people willing to make the drive.
Location
- Street address
- Forest Rd 556
- County
- Taos County
- Zip code
- 87517
- Community
- Carson (10A)
- Elevation
- 6,957 feet
Directions
There are two ways to the property. Neither are smooth. Listing broker recommends the first. From Carson go South on South Carson Rd to High Power Rd. Go Right. Continue 1.3 miles under power lines. Cross blie cattle guard and turn immediately hard right. Go north exactly 1 mi. Gate on right. Dreamcatcher sign to left of gate. Alternately if you dare - go through Carson. Cross cattleguard passing through town heading towards Ojo. Turn left on unmarked forest service rd 556. Travel south 2.1 miles. Gate on the left. Dont do it if its wet.
Property details
- Acreage
- 20 acres
- Zoning
- County
- MLS #
- TAOSMLS 115191
- Posted
Property taxes
- Recent
- $334
Legal description
19.98 acres per county records to be verified by ILR and title
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Land
Lot
- Features
- Flat
Structure
- Water
- Well Needed
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 15, 2026 | New listing | $49,000 | — | TAOSMLS |










