4176 O in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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4176 O in NM

Gila NF, Reserve Ranger District
8,565 ft
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A 9.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Catron County, NM. The road serves Cox Canyon TH.

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

All 9.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (9.2 miles). Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A water crossing 7.3 miles in.

Five Springs lies 0.1 mi off. The nearest town, Eagar, is 53 mi off.

September normals 45–72°F, 2.7″ 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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?