Big Bear (FR 810) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico
Big Bear (FR 810) in NM
A 33.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Grant County, NM. The road is open seasonally, April 1 to September 1.
Gila National Forest, Silver City Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
26.5 of the 33.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 26.5 of the 33.5 miles in are dirt. Climbs 5,500 ft over 33.5 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 27%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 40 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A cattle guard 26.6 miles in.
Wild Horse Spring lies 0.2 mi off. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Schoolhouse Mountain stands 1,114 ft above the site, 1.7 miles north. The nearest town, Little Walnut Village, is 17 mi off.
September normals 56–83°F, 1.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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