FR 4105 — Hanover Mountain in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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FR 4105 — Hanover Mountain in NM

Gila NF, Silver City Ranger District
6,997 ft
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A 1.9-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 1.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.9 miles). Climbs 170 ft over 1.9 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 14%.

Posito Spring lies 0.2 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.0 miles off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Santa Clara, is 7.7 mi off.

September normals 50–76°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?