Cox Canyon (FR 94) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico
Cox Canyon (FR 94) in NM
A 50.8-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.
21.7 of the 50.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 21.1 miles of dirt. Climbs 7,800 ft over 50.8 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 20%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 17 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 0.2, 7.6, 16.7, 16.8, 17.7, 29.4, 31.2, 33.1 and 36.3 miles in. Cattle guards 17.2, 17.7 and 36.6 miles in.
S U Spring lies 0.2 mi off. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. Prairie Point Peak stands 2,169 ft above the site, 4.5 miles west. The nearest town, Eagar, is 39 mi off.
September normals 44–81°F, 2.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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