Polk Mesa (FR 233) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico
Polk Mesa (FR 233) in NM
A 15.2-mile stretch of graded dirt National Forest road in Catron County, NM. The road serves Kimball Spring.
Gila National Forest, Reserve Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
3.2 of the 15.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly graded dirt, with 3.2 miles of dirt. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 12 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 0.4 and 3.2 miles in.
A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. Largo Tank Number 2 lies 0.8 mi off. Jon S Mountain stands 1,035 ft above the site, 2.3 miles northeast. The nearest town, Eagar, is 41 mi off.
September normals 44–82°F, 2.1″ 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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