4051 D in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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4051 D in NM

Gila NF, Black Range Ranger District
7,194 ft
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A 47.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Catron County, NM.

Gila National Forest, Black Range Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.

All 47.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (47.6 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 3 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 2.3, 3.2, 3.8, 13.9, 14.3, 17.1 and 41.7 miles in.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.9 miles off. The nearest town, Little Walnut Village, is 50 mi off.

September normals 43–76°F, 2.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Gila Hot Springs Campground in NMCampground24.3miBlack Canyon Campground - Upper in NMCampground24.8miBlack Canyon Campground - Lower in NMCampground24.8miForks Campground in NMCampground25.2miGrapevine Campground in NMCampground25.4mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Gila National Forest, Black Range 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?