Mill Canyon (FR 859) in NM -- Camping Rules & Access
Mill Canyon (FR 859) in NM
Road corridorGila NF, Silver City Ranger District
18 mi from Lordsburg
Maps 5,412 ft
Camping permission not confirmed
Miles 3.6–3.9 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.
Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access
Rough
- All 5.3 miles of this road are maintained for passenger cars, dirt the whole way.
- Near Eagle Eye Peak.
- Estimated climb: 900 ft over 5.3 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 18%.
- Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
- A water crossing 3.8 miles along the road.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.5 miles off.
- Eagle Eye Peak stands 818 ft above the map pin, 0.4 miles north.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 42–74°F, 1.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.