4008 T in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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4008 T in NM

Gila NF, Quemado Ranger District
7,677 ft
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An 18.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Catron County, NM. The road serves Headwaters Spring.

Gila National Forest, Quemado Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.

18.8 of the 18.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (18.9 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 10 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 2.4, 2.5 and 3.4 miles in.

A body of water lies 0.2 mi off. Gallo Peak stands 1,565 ft above the site, 2.7 miles northeast. The nearest town, Eagar, is 37 mi off.

September normals 4275°F, 1.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Fire restrictions

Set by Gila National Forest, Quemado Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?