4075 R in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico
4075 R in NM
A 21.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Grant County, NM.
Gila National Forest, Glenwood Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 21.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (21.6 miles). Climbs 2,300 ft over 21.6 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 31%. Winds through 8 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.6 miles off. WS Paint Tank lies 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Clifton, is 20 mi off.
September normals 48–79°F, 1.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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