Pine Canyon (FR 4063) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico
Pine Canyon (FR 4063) in NM
A 28.3-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.
All 28.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (28.3 miles). Climbs 3,900 ft over 28.3 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 27%. Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 6 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.3 miles off. Middle Fork Gila River runs 0.1 mi off. T Bar Ridge stands 720 ft above the site, 1.8 miles southeast. The nearest town, Little Walnut Village, is 47 mi off.
September normals 46–74°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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