Allen Springs RD (FR 172) in NM -- Camping Rules & Access
Allen Springs RD (FR 172) in NM
Road corridorGila NF, Silver City Ranger District
6.4 mi from Little Walnut Village
Maps 6,384 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 2.2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near L S Mesa.
- Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.9 miles off.
- Bear Mountain stands 1,660 ft above the map pin, 2.2 miles southeast.
- Fossil Tank lies 1.1 mi off.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 41–71°F, 1.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.