Bill Lee Mesa (FR 220) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico
Bill Lee Mesa (FR 220) in NM
A 32.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Catron County, NM.
Gila National Forest, Quemado Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
12.9 of the 32.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 21.6 of the 32.8 miles in are dirt. Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 5 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 3.6, 11.1 and 14.2 miles in. A cattle guard 4.6 miles in.
A body of water lies 0.2 mi off. Escudilla Mountain stands 2,418 ft above the site, 4.8 miles west. The nearest town, Eagar, is 19 mi off.
September normals 42–71°F, 2.3″ 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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