4054 R in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico
4054 R in NM
A 49.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Catron County, NM.
Gila National Forest, Glenwood Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
49.2 of the 49.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (49.3 miles). Climbs 7,900 ft over 49.3 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 26%. Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 16 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A gate 0.5 miles in. A water crossing 32.8 miles in.
Charlie Moore Spring lies 0.1 mi off. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Maple Peak stands 2,455 ft above the site, 4.4 miles southwest. The nearest town, Morenci, is 28 mi off.
September normals 53–80°F, 2.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Gila National Forest, Glenwood Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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