4047 A in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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4047 A in NM

Gila NF, Reserve Ranger District
7,693 ft
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A 48.6-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 48.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (48.6 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 5 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 11.5, 20.4, 23.4, 24.3, 24.4, 24.5, 26.9, 27, 32.9, 38.5, 40, 40.2, 40.5 and 42.8 miles in. A gate 13.8 miles in.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.1 miles off. Horseshoe Tank lies 0.6 mi off. Wagontongue Mountain stands 1,282 ft above the site, 2.9 miles northeast. The nearest town, Eagar, is 49 mi off.

September normals 46–75°F, 2.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?