Quemado Lake (FR 13) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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Quemado Lake (FR 13) in NM

Gila NF, Quemado Ranger District
7,653 ft
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A 39.8-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Catron County, NM.

Gila National Forest, Quemado Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.

16.7 of the 39.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 15.7 miles of dirt. Winds through 16 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Gates 9.6, 11.8, 12.1 and 12.2 miles in.

Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Eagar, is 33 mi off.

September normals 42–75°F, 2.0″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

Set by Gila National Forest, Quemado Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?