Kennedy Canyon (FR 584) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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Kennedy Canyon (FR 584) in NM

Gila NF, Black Range Ranger District
7,231 ft
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A 12.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Catron County, NM.

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

All 12.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (12.9 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 3.0 miles off. Kennedy Tank lies 0.5 mi off. The nearest town, Little Walnut Village, is 48 mi off.

September normals 43–76°F, 2.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Black Canyon Campground - Upper in NMCampground21.7miBlack Canyon Campground - Lower in NMCampground21.8miGila Hot Springs Campground in NMCampground22.5miForks Campground in NMCampground23.4miGrapevine Campground in NMCampground23.6mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Gila National Forest, Black Range 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?