4048 H in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico
4048 H in NM
A 22.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Catron County, NM. The road serves Elk Mountain.
Gila National Forest, Reserve Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 22.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (22.9 miles). Winds through 6 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 17.8 and 21.4 miles in.
Elk Mountain stands 2,255 ft above the site, 2.8 miles south. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.7 miles off. Gravel Pit Tank lies 0.6 mi off. The nearest town, Little Walnut Village, is 55 mi off.
September normals 49–75°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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