Arrastra (FR 4258) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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Arrastra (FR 4258) in NM

Gila NF, Silver City Ranger District
6,799 ft
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A 1.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Grant County, NM. The road serves Arrastre Interpretive Site.

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

1.3 of the 1.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 1.3 of the 1.4 miles in are dirt. Climbs 180 ft over 1.4 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 18%. 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. Pinos Altos Mountain stands 1,328 ft above the site, 1.9 miles southwest. Mill Creek runs 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Little Walnut Village, is 5.3 mi off.

September normals 52–79°F, 2.2″ 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?