4221 E in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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4221 E in NM

Gila NF, Glenwood Ranger District
6,047 ft
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A 12.6-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.

All 12.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (12.6 miles). Climbs 2,200 ft over 12.6 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 29%. Winds through 3 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A water crossing 3.5 miles in.

Fox Tank lies 0.1 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.1 miles off. Maple Peak stands 2,242 ft above the site, 4.7 miles west. The nearest town, Morenci, is 27 mi off.

September normals 52–80°F, 2.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Stout Mesa (FR 4056) in NMForest Road Road3.1mi4077 L in NMForest Road Road3.3miS. Dugway (FR 4055) in NMForest Road Road3.3miBig Pine Canyon Road (FR 398) in NMDispersed Camping5.9miHolliman River RD (FR 700) in NMForest Road Road7.4mi
Fire restrictions

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
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?