4206 L in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico
4206 L in NM
A 3.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Grant County, NM. The road serves Lake Roberts Picnic Area.
Gila National Forest, Silver City Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 3.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (3.7 miles). Climbs 1,200 ft over 3.7 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 23%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 3 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.6 miles off. Lake Roberts lies 0.4 mi off. Signal Peak stands 2,791 ft above the site, 7.1 miles south. The nearest town, Little Walnut Village, is 15 mi off.
September normals 47–79°F, 2.3″ 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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