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 piñon 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.
- Sewer:
- Septic Type Unknown
- Utilities:
- Natural Gas Not Available, Electricity Not Available, Phone Not Available
- Country:
- US
- State:
- NM
- City:
- Carson
- Subdivision:
- None
- Zipcode:
- 87517-0000
- Street:
- Forest Road 556
- Street Number:
- TBD
- Mls Area Major:
- CARSON (10A)
- 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.
- Office Name:
- Dreamcatcher Real Estate
- Agent Name:
- None
- Lot Features:
- Flat
- Water Source:
- Well Needed
- Tax Annual Amount:
- 334.32
- List Agent Mls Id:
- 1491
- List Office Mls Id:
- 13
- Mls Status:
- Active
- Modification Timestamp:
- 2026-06-13T15:27:03Z
- Originating System Name:
- TAOS
Land For Sale
Tbd Forest Road 556, Carson, New Mexico 87517-0000
- Property Type :
- Land
- Listing Type :
- For Sale
- Listing ID :
- 115191
- Price :
- $49,000
- Lot Area :
- 20 Acre
- Status :
- Active
- Number of Acres :
- 20
- Property Sub Type :
- Unimproved Land











