Cross Mountain Road (FR 806) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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Cross Mountain Road (FR 806) in NM

Gila NF, Silver City Ranger District
7,128 ft
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A 0.2-mile stretch of 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 only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.2 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.9 miles off. Twin Sisters stands 1,207 ft above the site, 1.9 miles northeast. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Little Walnut Village, is 5.6 mi off.

September normals 49–77°F, 2.5″ 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?