Alamocito (FR 11) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico
Alamocito (FR 11) in NM
A 32.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Catron County, NM. The road is open seasonally, April 1 to September 1.
Gila National Forest, Quemado Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
27.5 of the 32.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 27.5 of the 32.8 miles in are dirt. Climbs 5,300 ft over 32.8 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 15%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 12 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A water crossing 5.5 miles in.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.6 miles off. A reservoir lies 0.6 mi off. Mangas Mountain stands 1,583 ft above the site, 3.9 miles northeast. The nearest town, Eagar, is 55 mi off.
September normals 47–74°F, 2.5″ 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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