Deep Creek RD (FR 99) in NM -- Camping Rules & Access
Deep Creek RD (FR 99) in NM
Road corridorGila NF, Glenwood Ranger District
39 mi from Clifton
Maps 5,687 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 12.2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 2,500 ft over 12.2 miles through 5 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 24%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
- Water crossings 1.8 and 4.3 miles along the road.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.4 miles off.
- Upper Barlow Tank lies 0.1 mi off.
- Round Mountain stands 1,049 ft above the map pin, 2.5 miles northeast.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 38–74°F, 1.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.