4206 B in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico
4206 B in NM
A 2.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Grant County, NM. The road serves Military Trail Trailhead.
Gila National Forest, Wilderness Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
2.4 of the 2.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 2.4 of the 2.6 miles in are dirt. Climbs 1,200 ft over 2.6 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 23%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 3 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Jordon Tank lies 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Little Walnut Village, is 21 mi off.
September normals 49–75°F, 2.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Gila National Forest, Wilderness Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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