4036 L in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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4036 L in NM

Gila NF, Quemado Ranger District
7,028 ft
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A 30.0-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.

All 30 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (30 miles). Climbs 4,600 ft over 30 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 18%. Winds through 10 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Gates 0.4 and 16.1 miles in. Water crossings 17.1, 17.7, 17.8, 20.3, 22.3 and 22.6 miles in.

Thomas Tank lies 0.2 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.6 miles off. Wagontongue Mountain stands 1,947 ft above the site, 4.0 miles south. The nearest town, Eagar, is 51 mi off.

September normals 43–79°F, 1.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
South Fork Negrito Campground in NMCampground28.1miFR 12 — Feathery Hill in NMDispersed Camping29.2miT Bar Can (FR 651) in NMForest Road Road29.7miPine Canyon (FR 4063) in NMForest Road Road30.5mi4060 T in NMForest Road Road31.1mi
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.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?