Wild Horse Mesa (FR 579) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

A 3.0-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.

All 3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (3 miles).

A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.8 miles off. Tadpole Ridge stands 1,645 ft above the site, 4.3 miles south. The nearest town, Little Walnut Village, is 13 mi off.