4182 O in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico
4182 O in NM
A 9.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Catron County, NM.
Gila National Forest, Quemado Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 9.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (9.5 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Lee Russell Spring lies 0.4 mi off. Apache Mountain stands 1,653 ft above the site, 3.7 miles east. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Eagar, is 38 mi off.
September normals 41–76°F, 1.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Gila National Forest, Quemado Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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