4032 L in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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4032 L in NM

Gila NF, Quemado Ranger District
7,551 ft
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An 8.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Catron County, NM. The road serves Negrohead Butte.

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

All 8.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (8.8 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 3 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A water crossing 5.1 miles in.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.7 miles off. A body of water lies 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Eagar, is 35 mi off.

September normals 4275°F, 2.0″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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?