Ben Lilly (FR 601) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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Ben Lilly (FR 601) in NM

Gila NF, Silver City Ranger District
6,712 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A stretch of graded dirt National Forest road in Grant County, NM. The road serves Ben Lilly Memorial.

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

All 0 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Graded dirt the whole way in (0 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. Pinos Altos Mountain stands 1,415 ft above the site, 2.4 miles south. A body of water lies 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Little Walnut Village, is 5.4 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?