Bear Creek RD (FR 506) in NM -- Camping Rules & Access
Bear Creek RD (FR 506) in NM
Road corridorGila NF, Silver City Ranger District
3.8 mi from Little Walnut Village
Maps 6,295 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 3.3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 670 ft over 3.3 miles through 5 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 16%.
Known camping along this road at mile 0: .
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 2.1 miles off.
- Stewart Peak stands 838 ft above the map pin, 1.1 miles south.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 41–71°F, 1.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.