4049 J in NM -- Camping Rules & Access
4049 J in NM
Road corridorGila NF, Reserve Ranger District
49 mi from Little Walnut Village
Maps 7,260 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 6.5 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near East Elk Mountain.
- Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
- Winds through 3 switchbacks.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
- Water crossings 0.5 and 2.4 miles along the road.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.2 miles off.
- East Elk Mountain stands 1,760 ft above the map pin, 2.1 miles south.
- Deer Tank lies 1.2 mi off.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 31–68°F, 1.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.