Continental Divide (FR 218) in NM -- Camping Rules & Access
Continental Divide (FR 218) in NM
Road corridorGila NF, Quemado Ranger District
51 mi from Eagar
Maps 7,119 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 12 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 1,900 ft over 12 miles through 7 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 16%.
- Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
- A gate 1 miles along the road.
- Water crossings 3.3, 3.8, 4, 5.5, 7.4, 7.7, 9.1 and 11.8 miles along the road.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.9 miles off.
- A reservoir lies 0.1 mi off.
- Wagontongue Mountain stands 1,856 ft above the map pin, 4.4 miles southwest.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 30–69°F, 1.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.