4188 W in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico
4188 W in NM
An 8.6-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 8.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (8.6 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A gate 2.8 miles in. Water crossings 5.7 and 7.5 miles in.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.9 miles off. Attavesudo Tank lies 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Eagar, is 52 mi off.
September normals 41–75°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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