4208 Z in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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4208 Z in NM

Gila NF, Silver City Ranger District
6,753 ft
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A 0.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Grant County, NM. The road serves Upton Cabin Well.

Gila National Forest, Silver City Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.

All 0.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.6 miles).

Sawyers Peak stands 2,915 ft above the site, 4.4 miles northeast. Upton Cabin Well lies 0.6 mi off. The nearest town, Bayard, is 18 mi off.

September normals 53–77°F, 2.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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Fire restrictions

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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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?