4057 Z in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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4057 Z in NM

Gila NF, Reserve Ranger District
9,348 ft
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A 17.3-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 17.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (17.3 miles). Climbs 1,000 ft over 17.3 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 17%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 19 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Corner Mountain stands 583 ft above the site, 0.6 miles north. Bill Lewis Tank lies 1.1 mi off. The nearest town, Clifton, is 48 mi off.

September normals 42–66°F, 3.4″ 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?