4045 L in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico
4045 L in NM
A 15.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Catron County, NM. The road serves Rainy Mesa.
Gila National Forest, Reserve Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 15.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (15.3 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 13 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 8.3 and 10.8 miles in.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.0 miles off. Corner Mountain stands 2,490 ft above the site, 5.5 miles south. The nearest town, Clifton, is 53 mi off.
September normals 42–75°F, 2.7″ 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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