Nolan Canyon (FR 4) in NM -- Camping Rules & Access
Nolan Canyon (FR 4) in NM
Road corridorGila NF, Glenwood Ranger District
33 mi from Eagar
Maps 7,943 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 6.3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Maness Mountain.
- Estimated climb: 1,200 ft over 6.3 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 20%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.7 miles off.
- Noland Tank lies 0.7 mi off.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 36–64°F, 1.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.