Big Tree Trailhead (FR 929) in NM

Gila NF, Silver City Ranger District

6,474 ft

Maps

Overnight camping allowedMODERATE

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AT&TNONE

T-MobileUSABLE

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A 0.2-mile stretch of graded dirt National Forest road in Grant County, NM.

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

All 0.2 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Graded dirt the whole way in (0.2 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.7 miles off. Century Hill stands 837 ft above the site, 1.2 miles northeast. Barrel Spring lies 0.9 mi off. The nearest town, Santa Clara, is 4.3 mi off.

September normals 52–79°F, 2.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots

FR 776 — Century Hill in NMDispersed Camping1.0mi Ft Bayard Corral (FR 110) in NMDispersed Camping1.3mi 4205 V in NMDispersed Camping2.6mi Arenas Valley Road (FR 603) in NMDispersed Camping3.7mi 4201 N in NMDispersed Camping5.9mi

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?

Big Tree Trailhead (FR 929) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

Big Tree Trailhead (FR 929) in NM