Frisco Divide (FR 209) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico
Frisco Divide (FR 209) in NM
A 25.2-mile stretch of graded dirt National Forest road in Catron County, NM.
Gila National Forest, Glenwood Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
9.9 of the 25.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly graded dirt, with 7.5 miles of dirt. Climbs 3,900 ft over 25.2 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 23%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 9 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A cattle guard 14.1 miles in.
Noland Tank lies 0.7 mi off. The nearest town, Eagar, is 33 mi off.
September normals 44–72°F, 2.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Gila National Forest, Glenwood Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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