Line Gap (FR 4041) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico
Line Gap (FR 4041) in NM
A 29.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Catron County, NM.
Gila National Forest, Glenwood Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 29.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 28.7 of the 29.5 miles in are dirt. Climbs 4,600 ft over 29.5 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 25%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 13 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Brushy Mountain stands 1,381 ft above the site, 1.0 miles northwest. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Eagar, is 39 mi off.
September normals 42–77°F, 2.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Gila National Forest, Glenwood Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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