Vigil Canyon Road (FR 105) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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Vigil Canyon Road (FR 105) in NM

Gila NF, Glenwood Ranger District
6,083 ft
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A 15.0-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.

All 15 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (15 miles). Climbs 2,500 ft over 15 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 25%. Level ground alongside most of its length. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Whiterocks Mountain stands 2,738 ft above the site, 5.0 miles north. The Tomcat Tank shoreline is 0.5 mi off. The nearest town, Morenci, is 31 mi off.

September normals 50–79°F, 2.2″ 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?