4058 M in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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4058 M in NM

Gila NF, Reserve Ranger District
9,023 ft
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A 23.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Catron County, NM. The road serves Bearwallow Mountain.

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

All 23.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (23.7 miles). Climbs 5,400 ft over 23.7 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 24%. Winds through 15 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 4.9, 15.1 and 21 miles in.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.8 miles off. Bill Lewis Tank lies 1.2 mi off. Bearwallow Mountain stands 936 ft above the site, 1.9 miles west. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Little Walnut Village, is 47 mi off.

September normals 43–67°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?