New Mexico § 72-1-8 - Camping, trailer, recreational or motor vehicle parking prohibited
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 72-1-8 — Camping, trailer, recreational or motor vehicle parking prohibited, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 72-1-8. Camping, trailer, recreational or motor vehicle parking prohibited
It is unlawful for a person to camp, or to park a trailer, recreational vehicle or
motor vehicle within three hundred yards of a manmade water hole, a water well or
a watering tank used by wildlife or domestic stock, without the prior consent of the
owner of the land, the person in lawful possession of the land or the authorized representatives
of either. Any person violating the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and
upon conviction shall be fined in an amount not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100).
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 72-1-8
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 72-1-8 cover?
Section 72-1-8 ("Camping, trailer, recreational or motor vehicle parking prohibited") is part of the New Mexico Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of New Mexico. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Mexico § 72-1-8?
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Is this the official text of New Mexico law?
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How does New Mexico § 72-1-8 apply to my situation?
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