4042 G in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico
4042 G in NM
A 13.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Catron County, NM.
Gila National Forest, Reserve Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 13 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (13 miles). Climbs 2,600 ft over 13 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 21%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 10 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Griffen Spring 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. Monument Mountain stands 2,232 ft above the site, 4.3 miles north. The nearest town, Eagar, is 38 mi off.
September normals 46–79°F, 2.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Gila National Forest, Reserve Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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