Frisco Divide (FR 209) — Quemado in NM -- Camping Rules & Access
Frisco Divide (FR 209) — Quemado in NM
Road corridorGila NF, Quemado Ranger District
37 mi from Eagar
Maps 7,263 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
Rough
- All 5.4 miles of this road are maintained for passenger cars, graded dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 1,800 ft over 5.4 miles through 7 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 18%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side.
- A cattle guard 0.1 miles along the road.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Stateline Tank lies 0.5 mi off.
- Saddle Mountain stands 1,080 ft above the map pin, 2.4 miles east.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 39–67°F, 1.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.