4050 H in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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4050 H in NM

Gila NF, Reserve Ranger District
7,947 ft
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A 37.5-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 37.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 36.2 of the 37.5 miles in are dirt. Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 9 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 4.3, 13.5, 21.4, 26.4 and 29.9 miles in.

Christmas Tree Tank lies 0.3 mi off. Deep Creek Divide stands 833 ft above the site, 1.1 miles southeast. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.1 miles off. The nearest town, Clifton, is 48 mi off.

September normals 45–72°F, 2.9″ 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.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?