Mcknight (FR 152) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico
Mcknight (FR 152) in NM
An 18.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Grant County, NM.
Gila National Forest, Wilderness Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
10.1 of the 18.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 10.1 of the 18.7 miles in are dirt. Climbs 4,200 ft over 18.7 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 15%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 13 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A cattle guard 2.2 miles in.
East Fork Mimbres River runs 0.1 mi off. The nearest town, Santa Clara, is 14 mi off.
September normals 47–80°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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