4077 L in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico
4077 L in NM
A 23.1-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.
22.2 of the 23.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 22.7 of the 23.1 miles in are dirt. Climbs 3,100 ft over 23.1 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 24%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 13 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.1 miles off. Bullard Peak stands 1,585 ft above the site, 2.6 miles northwest. Webster Hole Tank lies 0.6 mi off. The nearest town, Clifton, is 24 mi off.
September normals 53–80°F, 2.1″ 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.
fs.usda.gov