4043 J in NM -- Camping Rules & Access
4043 J in NM
Road corridorGila NF, Reserve Ranger District
49 mi from Little Walnut Village
17 mi off US 180 (straight line)
Maps 9,107 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 19.6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near N Bar Park.
- Estimated climb: 3,300 ft over 19.6 miles through 10 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 25%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
- Water crossings 13.4, 15.1 and 16.9 miles along the road.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.2 miles off.
- Corner Mountain stands 824 ft above the map pin, 1.4 miles west.
- Hogwallow Pit Tank lies 1.1 mi off.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 34–58°F, 2.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.