White Rocks (FR 101) in NM -- Camping Rules & Access

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White Rocks (FR 101) in NM

Road corridorGila NF, Glenwood Ranger District

35 mi from Morenci

Maps 5,469 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Gila National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 6.2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Indian Hill.
  • Estimated climb: 930 ft over 6.2 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 18%.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Jeep Tank lies 0.2 mi off.
  • Whiterocks Mountain stands 3,352 ft above the map pin, 4.6 miles northwest.

Rules

  • Camping for a period longer than 14 days within any consecutive 30-day period.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 37–75°F, 1.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.