4016 Z in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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4016 Z in NM

Gila NF, Quemado Ranger District
8,245 ft
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An 11.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Catron County, NM. The road serves Vale Tio Vinces Spring.

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

All 11.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (11.7 miles). Climbs 2,500 ft over 11.7 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 30%. Winds through 4 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 3.7, 5, 5.1 and 10.5 miles in.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.7 miles off. Verde Spring lies 0.5 mi off. The nearest town, Eagar, is 53 mi off.

September normals 43–73°F, 1.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
O Bar O Canyon RD (FR 30) in NMForest Road Road30.8mi4046 Z in NMForest Road Road31.2mi4048 H in NMForest Road Road31.3miElk Horn Canyon (FR 161) in NMForest Road Road34.1mi4049 J in NMForest Road Road34.2mi
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.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?