4073 S in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico
4073 S in NM
A 31.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Sierra County, NM.
Gila National Forest, Black Range Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 31.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 31.4 of the 31.4 miles in are dirt. Climbs 3,100 ft over 31.4 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 22%. Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 12 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A cattle guard 5.6 miles in. A gate 20.7 miles in. Water crossings 26.9, 27.1, 27.1 and 27.1 miles in.
Kennedy Mesa Tank lies 0.1 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. Beaver Points stands 1,454 ft above the site, 3.7 miles west. The nearest town, Little Walnut Village, is 39 mi off.
September normals 43–78°F, 1.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Gila National Forest, Black Range Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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