Dave Lee Lake (FR 900) in NM -- Camping Rules & Access
Dave Lee Lake (FR 900) in NM
Road corridorGila NF, Quemado Ranger District
32 mi from Eagar
Maps 8,345 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 5.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Horse Mesa.
- Estimated climb: 380 ft over 5.4 miles through 4 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 18%.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.5 miles off.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 34–64°F, 1.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.