Bear Springs (FR 520) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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Bear Springs (FR 520) in NM

Gila NF, Black Range Ranger District
7,370 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 10.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Catron County, NM.

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

All 10.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (10.1 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 4 switchbacks. Water crossings 0, 3.2, 3.4, 5.5 and 6.4 miles in.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 3.1 miles off. Middle North Star Tank lies 0.1 mi off. The nearest town, Little Walnut Village, is 52 mi off.

September normals 46–77°F, 2.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Black Canyon Campground - Upper in NMCampground25.7miGila Hot Springs Campground in NMCampground25.8miBlack Canyon Campground - Lower in NMCampground25.8miForks Campground in NMCampground26.7miGrapevine Campground in NMCampground26.9mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Gila National Forest, Black Range Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?