4017 V in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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4017 V in NM

Gila NF, Quemado Ranger District
8,040 ft
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A 13.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Catron County, NM. The road serves El Caso Peak.

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

All 13.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (13.5 miles). Climbs 2,800 ft over 13.5 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 16%. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 9.3, 9.4 and 9.6 miles in.

Gooseberry Pit lies 0.1 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.0 miles off. The nearest town, Springerville, is 50 mi off.

September normals 45–73°F, 1.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Y Ranch (BLM 2204) in NMForest Road Road28.0miBatcave (BLM 2209) in NMForest Road Road29.3miY Canyon Well (FR 4051) in NMDispersed Camping31.5miReserve Parking (FR 21) in NMDispersed Camping34.1mi4042 G in NMForest Road Road34.1mi
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?