Eagle Peak L.O. (FR 38) in NM -- Camping Rules & Access
Eagle Peak L.O. (FR 38) in NM
Road corridorGila NF, Reserve Ranger District
50 mi from Eagar
Maps 7,738 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Motor-vehicle season 4/1–9/1Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 4.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, graded dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 2,000 ft over 4.4 miles through 4 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 18%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.9 miles off.
- Fork Tank lies 0.2 mi off.
- Buzzard Peak stands 1,937 ft above the map pin, 2.7 miles south.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 31–66°F, 1.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.