4018 U in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico
4018 U in NM
A 42.9-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.
41.9 of the 42.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 41.6 of the 42.9 miles in are dirt. Winds through 25 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Gates 0.9 and 27.2 miles in. A water crossing 32.7 miles in.
A body of water lies 0.2 mi off. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.2 miles off. The nearest town, Eagar, is 25 mi off.
September normals 41–73°F, 2.3″ 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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