Fence Line Tank (FR 4178) in NM -- Camping Rules & Access

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Fence Line Tank (FR 4178) in NM

Road corridorGila NF, Reserve Ranger District

59 mi from Little Walnut Village

Maps 7,328 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Gila National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 1.9 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 440 ft over 1.9 miles, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 21%.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Dray Lake Tank lies 0.4 mi off.
  • Elk Mountain stands 2,442 ft above the map pin, 6.7 miles south.

Rules

  • Camping for a period longer than 14 days within any consecutive 30-day period.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 31–68°F, 1.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.