Dark Canyon (FR 48) in NM -- Camping Rules & Access
Dark Canyon (FR 48) in NM
Road corridorGila NF, Reserve Ranger District
55 mi from Eagar
Maps 8,298 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 9.2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near John Kerr Peak.
- Estimated climb: 2,200 ft over 9.2 miles through 5 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 22%.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Secluded
- Secluded here, with the nearest through road 2.5 miles off.
- Mayberry Tank lies 1.1 mi off.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 27–65°F, 1.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.