Indio Canyon (FR 171) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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Indio Canyon (FR 171) in NM

Gila NF, Quemado Ranger District
8,548 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 10.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Catron County, NM. The road serves Slaughter Mesa.

Gila National Forest, Quemado Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.

All 10.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (10.1 miles). Climbs 410 ft over 10.1 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 18%. Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 4 switchbacks. A water crossing 5 miles in.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.6 miles off. Twin Springs lies 0.6 mi off. The nearest town, Eagar, is 48 mi off.

September normals 46–72°F, 1.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
4046 Z in NMForest Road Road29.2miO Bar O Canyon RD (FR 30) in NMForest Road Road29.4mi4048 H in NMForest Road Road30.3miElk Horn Canyon (FR 161) in NMForest Road Road32.5miBurro Canyon (FR 178) in NMDispersed Camping32.5mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Gila National Forest, Quemado Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?