4085 M in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico
4085 M in NM
A 37.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Grant County, NM. The road serves Lookout Point.
Gila National Forest, Silver City Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
34.5 of the 37.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 35.7 of the 37.8 miles in are dirt. Climbs 6,100 ft over 37.8 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 33%. Winds through 21 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 9.9 and 11.2 miles in. Gates 36.4 and 37.7 miles in.
Slack Sawmill Tank lies 0.1 mi off. Tadpole Ridge stands 1,306 ft above the site, 1.4 miles south. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Little Walnut Village, is 10 mi off.
September normals 53–74°F, 2.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Gila National Forest, Silver City Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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