Saliz Canyon (FR 16) in NM -- Camping Rules & Access
Saliz Canyon (FR 16) in NM
Road corridorGila NF, Glenwood Ranger District
42 mi from Morenci
Maps 5,787 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 8.6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Gut Ache Mesa.
- Estimated climb: 1,200 ft over 8.6 miles through 4 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 25%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.6 miles off.
- Little Joe Tank lies 0.3 mi off.
- Brushy Mountains stands 1,552 ft above the map pin, 3.2 miles northwest.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 35–73°F, 1.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.