4089 E in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico
4089 E in NM
A 39.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Grant County, NM.
Gila National Forest, Silver City Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
34.2 of the 39.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 38.2 of the 39.5 miles in are dirt. Climbs 5,400 ft over 39.5 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 20%. Winds through 23 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 10.9, 13.4, 13.7, 13.7, 13.8, 30.9, 31.3, 31.7, 33.2, 33.5, 33.6, 33.6, 34.2, 34.5, 34.5, 34.6, 34.6, 34.9, 35 and 35.3 miles in. Gates 13 and 19.5 miles in. A cattle guard 17 miles in.
A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.0 miles off. The nearest town, Silver City, is 19 mi off.
September normals 55–82°F, 2.0″ 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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