Sand Canyon Road (FR 289) in NM -- Camping Rules & Access
Sand Canyon Road (FR 289) in NM
Road corridorGila NF, Reserve Ranger District
44 mi from Eagar
Maps 6,553 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 31.6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly graded dirt with 13.4 miles of dirt.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side.
- Winds through 26 switchbacks.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Apache Mountain stands 2,420 ft above the map pin, 6.7 miles north.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 33–72°F, 1.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.