Leggett Loop (FR 4040) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico
Leggett Loop (FR 4040) in NM
A 63.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Catron County, NM.
Gila National Forest, Reserve Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
62.9 of the 63.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 63.3 of the 63.4 miles in are dirt. Climbs 9,800 ft over 63.4 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 24%. Winds through 37 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A gate 56.3 miles in, signed private. A water crossing 61.9 miles in.
A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Milligan Peak stands 1,682 ft above the site, 2.5 miles west. A reservoir lies 0.5 mi off. The nearest town, Eagar, is 30 mi off.
September normals 43–78°F, 2.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Gila National Forest, Reserve Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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