4013 U in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico
4013 U in NM
A 12.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Catron County, NM.
Gila National Forest, Quemado Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 12.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (12.6 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 6 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A water crossing 5.8 miles in.
Dry Lake lies 0.4 mi off. Gallo Peak stands 1,607 ft above the site, 3.6 miles northeast. The nearest town, Eagar, is 36 mi off.
September normals 41–76°F, 1.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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.
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