4016 Z in NM -- Camping Rules & Access
4016 Z in NM
Road corridorGila NF, Quemado Ranger District
53 mi from Eagar
15 mi off US 60 (straight line)
Maps 8,245 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 11.7 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Vale Tio Vinces Spring.
- Estimated climb: 2,500 ft over 11.7 miles through 4 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 30%.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
- Water crossings 3.7, 5, 5.1 and 10.5 miles along the road.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.7 miles off.
- Verde Spring lies 0.5 mi off.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 33–64°F, 1.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.