Bearwallow (FR 153) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico
Bearwallow (FR 153) in NM
A 13.9-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Catron County, NM.
Gila National Forest, Reserve Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
4.6 of the 13.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 4.6 miles of dirt. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 8 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Corner Mountain stands 1,804 ft above the site, 2.7 miles southeast. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. The nearest town, Clifton, is 49 mi off.
September normals 45–70°F, 3.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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.
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