FR 4053 — Racetrack Mesa in NM -- Camping Rules & Access

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FR 4053 — Racetrack Mesa in NM

Road corridorGila NF, Glenwood Ranger District

32 mi from Clifton

Maps 5,137 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

Rough
  • All 0.3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Joe Tank lies 0.2 mi off.
  • Park Mountain stands 2,168 ft above the map pin, 4.8 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 44–74°F, 1.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.