Sheep Corral (FR 282) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico
Sheep Corral (FR 282) in NM
A 22.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Grant County, NM.
Gila National Forest, Silver City Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
15.9 of the 22.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 15.9 of the 22.6 miles in are dirt. Climbs 3,900 ft over 22.6 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 28%. Winds through 24 switchbacks. Dead-ends 1 miles in -- mapped turnaround at the end.
A body of water lies 0.2 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 2.4 miles off. Travellers have camped along here. Schoolhouse Mountain stands 983 ft above the site, 2.5 miles northeast. The nearest town, Little Walnut Village, is 18 mi off.
September normals 52–83°F, 1.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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