4308 E in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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4308 E in NM

Gila NF, Reserve Ranger District
7,366 ft
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A 15.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Catron County, NM. The road serves Loco Mtn.

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

All 15.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 15.3 of the 15.5 miles in are dirt. Winds through 6 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Middle Fork Gila River runs 0.1 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.8 miles off. The nearest town, Little Walnut Village, is 44 mi off.

September normals 42–76°F, 2.3″ 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?