Beaver Creek (FR 4065) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico
Beaver Creek (FR 4065) in NM
A 28.9-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 28.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (28.9 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 8 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 0.5, 1.2, 1.7, 1.8, 2.9, 3, 3.4, 4.4, 4.6, 4.9, 5.3, 5.4, 5.7, 6, 6.2, 6.3, 6.7, 7.3, 7.9, 8.2, 8.4, 8.6, 8.7, 12.7, 18.9, 18.9, 19.2, 19.3, 19.4, 19.4, 19.5 and 19.6 miles in. A gate 3.8 miles in.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.0 miles off. Little Turkey Spring lies 0.9 mi off. The nearest town, Little Walnut Village, is 45 mi off.
September normals 46–72°F, 2.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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