Patterson Windmill (FR 4081) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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Patterson Windmill (FR 4081) in NM

Gila NF, Silver City Ranger District
4,353 ft
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A 2.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Grant County, NM. The road serves trail 746.

Gila National Forest, Silver City Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.

All 2.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2.1 miles). Climbs 790 ft over 2.1 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 28%. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

The Bone Tank shoreline is 0.2 mi off. Ira Ridge stands 1,605 ft above the site, 3.0 miles southeast. The nearest town, Little Walnut Village, is 19 mi off.

September normals 56–88°F, 1.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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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?