Bursum RD (FR 28) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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Bursum RD (FR 28) in NM

Gila NF, Reserve Ranger District
6,622 ft
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A 61.4-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.

32.8 of the 61.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 29.4 miles of dirt. Winds through 27 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 0.2, 7.3, 7.6, 11.5, 15.8, 20.8, 21.1, 59.8 and 60.6 miles in.

Cooney Peak stands 1,940 ft above the site, 2.6 miles southeast. Water Canyon Spring lies 1.1 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Clifton, is 41 mi off.

September normals 48–75°F, 2.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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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?