4186 H in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico
4186 H in NM
A 16.1-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 16.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (16.1 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. A water crossing 11.1 miles in. A gate 16.2 miles in.
Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.9 miles off. Escondido Mountain stands 2,130 ft above the site, 3.3 miles south. A body of water lies 0.5 mi off. The nearest town, Springerville, is 47 mi off.
September normals 43–75°F, 1.4″ 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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