4088 N in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico
4088 N in NM
A 32.0-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.
31.9 of the 32 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 31.9 of the 32 miles in are dirt. Climbs 5,700 ft over 32 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 25%. Winds through 32 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 5, 5, 5.1, 5.3, 5.4, 8.7 and 23.7 miles in. Gates 6.1 and 20.4 miles in. Cattle guards 13.3 and 22.9 miles in.
A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.9 miles off. Doagy Tank lies 0.6 mi off. The nearest town, Truth or Consequences, is 45 mi off.
September normals 43–75°F, 2.3″ 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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