4020 C in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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4020 C in NM

Gila NF, Quemado Ranger District
8,512 ft
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An 11.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Catron County, NM. The road serves Hell Roaring Mesa.

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

All 11.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (11.4 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 4 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A water crossing 7.2 miles in.

A body of water lies 0.1 mi off. Escudilla Mountain stands 2,402 ft above the site, 5.8 miles west. The nearest town, Eagar, is 19 mi off.

September normals 41–70°F, 2.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Pueblo Park Campground in NMCampground24.1mi4238 A in NMDispersed Camping25.0mi4236 Z in NMDispersed Camping25.7miReserve Beaverhead (FR 141) in NMForest Road Road25.9miKelly Road (FR 32) in NMDispersed Camping30.1mi
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?