Signal Peak (FR 154) in NM -- Camping Rules & Access in New Mexico
Signal Peak (FR 154) in NM
Road corridorGila NF, Silver City Ranger District
9.8 mi from Little Walnut Village
Maps 7,377 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Motor-vehicle season 4/1–9/1Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access
Difficult
- 15.4 of this road’s 25.5 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 18.5 miles of it dirt.
- Estimated climb: 4,200 ft over 25.5 miles through 25 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 22%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
- Water crossings 5.9 and 14.1 miles along the road.
- A cattle guard 22.5 miles along the road.
4 known camp spots along this road, between mile 0.7 and mile 23.1: reported by travellers.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Scott Peak stands 961 ft above the map pin, 0.6 miles south.
Rules
Climate averages
September normals 53–74°F, 2.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.