Govina Canyon (FR 4035) in NM -- Camping Rules & Access in New Mexico

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Govina Canyon (FR 4035) in NM

Gila NF, Reserve Ranger District
7,293 ft47 mi from Eagar
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Dispersed camping generally allowed
WhyU.S. Forest Service opens most of its land to dispersed camping unless a local order restricts it. Check the unit's current orders before you commit.

Fire orders

All 37.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way. Winds through 34 switchbacks. Dead-end road with no mapped turnaround, so expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 11.4, 11.8, 18, 18.1, 18.3, 18.4 and 26 miles in.

Private here, with the nearest through road 0.9 miles off. The Wilson Canyon Tank shoreline is 0.7 mi off. Eagle Peak stands 2,495 ft above the site, 4.8 miles southeast.

Gila National Forest, Reserve Ranger District: Camping for a period longer than 14 days within any consecutive 30-day period.

Rules that apply to this spot
Fire restrictions

Set by Gila National Forest, Reserve Ranger District.

Check current orders

September normals 44–77°F, 2.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?