S Fork Walnut CR (FR 858) in NM -- Camping Rules & Access
S Fork Walnut CR (FR 858) in NM
Road corridorGila NF, Silver City Ranger District
3.2 mi from Little Walnut Village
Maps 6,561 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 3.2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Stewart Peak.
- Estimated climb: 190 ft over 3.2 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 16%.
- A cattle guard 1.7 miles along the road.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Bear Mountain stands 1,483 ft above the map pin, 1.6 miles northwest.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 46–70°F, 1.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.