4033 U in NM -- Camping Rules & Access

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4033 U in NM

Road corridorGila NF, Reserve Ranger District

45 mi from Eagar

14 mi off US 180 (straight line)

Maps 6,828 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Gila National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 11.2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Lower Cold Spring.
  • Estimated climb: 1,000 ft over 11.2 miles through 4 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 18%.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.0 miles off.
  • Middle Tank lies 1.0 mi off.
  • Eagle Peak stands 2,960 ft above the map pin, 8.2 miles south.

Rules

  • Camping for a period longer than 14 days within any consecutive 30-day period.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 31–69°F, 1.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.