Copperas Vista (FR 630) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico
Copperas Vista (FR 630) in NM
A 0.1-mile stretch of paved National Forest road in Grant County, NM. The road serves Senator Clinton P. Anderson Wilderness Overlook.
Gila National Forest, Wilderness Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 0.1 miles in are fully maintained. Paved the whole way in (0.1 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto.
Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. Jordon Tank lies 0.7 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Little Walnut Village, is 21 mi off.
September normals 49–75°F, 2.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Gila National Forest, Wilderness Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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