Powderhorn Ridge (FR 151) in NM -- Camping Rules & Access in New Mexico

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Powderhorn Ridge (FR 151) in NM

Gila NF, Wilderness Ranger District
6,288 ft14 mi from Santa Clara
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Dispersed camping generally allowed
WhyU.S. Forest Service opens most of its land to dispersed camping unless a local order restricts it. Check the unit's current orders before you commit.

Fire orders

3.1 of the 10.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Cattle guards 6.3 and 7.1 miles in.

East Fork Mimbres River runs 0.1 mi off. Exposed here, with the nearest through road 0.0 miles off.

Gila National Forest, Wilderness Ranger District: Camping for a period longer than 14 days within any consecutive 30-day period.

Rules that apply to this spot
Fire restrictions

Set by Gila National Forest, Wilderness Ranger District.

Check current orders

September normals 47–80°F, 2.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?