4235 M in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico
4235 M in NM
A 9.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Grant County, NM. The road serves Sunflower Mesa.
Gila National Forest, Glenwood Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 9.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (9.2 miles). Climbs 740 ft over 9.2 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 27%. Winds through 5 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Bradberry Tank lies 0.3 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.8 miles off. Brushy Mountain stands 1,631 ft above the site, 3.0 miles southeast. The nearest town, Clifton, is 17 mi off.
September normals 52–80°F, 2.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Gila National Forest, Glenwood Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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