Burro Canyon (FR 178) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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Burro Canyon (FR 178) in NM

Gila NF, Reserve Ranger District
7,155 ft
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A 0.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Catron County, NM. The road serves Rainy Mesa.

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

All 0.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.3 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

A body of water lies 0.4 mi off. Eagle Peak stands 2,633 ft above the site, 6.2 miles northeast. The nearest town, Eagar, is 52 mi off.

September normals 4277°F, 2.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Fire restrictions

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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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?