4052 D in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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4052 D in NM

Gila NF, Black Range Ranger District
7,230 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 34.4-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 34.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (34.4 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 9 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Gates 12.7 and 34.3 miles in.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.5 miles off. Beech Nut Tank lies 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Little Walnut Village, is 46 mi off.

September normals 42–77°F, 2.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Black Canyon Campground - Upper in NMCampground18.5miBlack Canyon Campground - Lower in NMCampground18.5miGila Hot Springs Campground in NMCampground20.4miForks Campground in NMCampground21.3miGrapevine Campground in NMCampground21.5mi
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?