S. Dugway (FR 4055) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico
S. Dugway (FR 4055) in NM
A 41.0-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.
37.7 of the 41 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (41 miles). Climbs 9,800 ft over 41 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 26%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 15 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Park Mountain stands 1,083 ft above the site, 1.6 miles east. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.7 miles off. The Little Pine Tank shoreline is 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Clifton, is 27 mi off.
September normals 53–80°F, 2.3″ 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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