North Star (FR 150) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico
North Star (FR 150) in NM
A 37.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Grant County, NM.
Gila National Forest, Black Range Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
17.3 of the 37.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 26.5 of the 37.2 miles in are dirt. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 54 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 4.6, 5.9, 7.4, 8.7, 10.8, 12.7, 40, 40, 48.6, 52.1, 60.4, 60.9 and 65.4 miles in. Cattle guards 5.3, 5.6, 7.6, 8.8, 12.5, 19.8, 27.6, 29.7, 33.7, 35.9, 48.7, 51.4, 62.7 and 71.4 miles in. Gates 15.2 and 15.3 miles in.
A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. Rock Bottom Tank lies 0.6 mi off. Black Mountain stands 2,835 ft above the site, 7.2 miles northwest. The nearest town, Little Walnut Village, is 34 mi off.
September normals 45–80°F, 2.0″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Gila National Forest, Black Range Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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