4044 R in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico
4044 R in NM
A 15.1-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.
14.7 of the 15.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 14.7 of the 15.1 miles in are dirt. Climbs 1,400 ft over 15.1 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 25%. Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 4 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.1 miles off. Cicnega Spring lies 0.9 mi off. Corner Mountain stands 2,402 ft above the site, 4.6 miles south. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Clifton, is 50 mi off.
September normals 47–72°F, 3.1″ 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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