4074 Y in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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4074 Y in NM

Gila NF, Black Range Ranger District
7,774 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 35.4-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 35.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (35.4 miles). Climbs 3,800 ft over 35.4 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 31%. Winds through 23 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Gates 6.4 and 16.7 miles in. Cattle guards 19.6 and 34.8 miles in. A water crossing 23.9 miles in.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.6 miles off. The nearest town, Truth or Consequences, is 45 mi off.

September normals 42–74°F, 2.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Black Canyon Campground - Upper in NMCampground18.8miBlack Canyon Campground - Lower in NMCampground18.9miGila Hot Springs Campground in NMCampground22.5miForks Campground in NMCampground23.3miGrapevine Campground in NMCampground23.4mi
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?