Silver Creek Divide (FR 28) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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Silver Creek Divide (FR 28) in NM

Gila NF, Glenwood Ranger District
9,096 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 0.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Catron County, NM. The road serves Sandy Point.

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

All 0.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.3 miles). Climbs 130 ft over 0.3 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 19%. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Willow Mountain stands 1,697 ft above the site, 2.2 miles southeast. Cold Spring lies 1.2 mi off. The nearest town, Clifton, is 41 mi off.

September normals 42–66°F, 3.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

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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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?