Y Canyon Well (FR 4051) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico
Y Canyon Well (FR 4051) in NM
A 0.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Catron County, NM. The road serves Salvation Peak.
Gila National Forest, Reserve 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 90 ft over 0.3 miles -- sustained grades near 12%. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A water crossing 0.1 miles in.
Salvation Peak stands 1,422 ft above the site, 2.4 miles southeast. The nearest town, Little Walnut Village, is 58 mi off.
September normals 42–78°F, 2.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Gila National Forest, Reserve Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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