4012 I in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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4012 I in NM

Gila NF, Quemado Ranger District
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An 11.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Catron County, NM. The road serves Slaughter Mesa.

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

All 11 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (11 miles). Climbs 1,800 ft over 11 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 15%. A water crossing 9.1 miles in.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.7 miles off. McKibben Tank lies 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Eagar, is 49 mi off.

September normals 45–71°F, 1.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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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?