Slaughter Mesa (FR 93) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico
Slaughter Mesa (FR 93) in NM
A 53.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Catron County, NM.
Gila National Forest, Quemado Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
36.3 of the 53.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 34.2 of the 53.6 miles in are dirt. Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 11 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 6.9, 24.4, 24.4, 24.8, 25, 25.1, 25.2, 48.9, 50.3, 51 and 51.1 miles in.
A body of water lies 0.1 mi off. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Escudilla Mountain stands 2,384 ft above the site, 6.3 miles west. The nearest town, Eagar, is 20 mi off.
September normals 41–70°F, 2.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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