Franks Ranch (FR 46) in NM -- Camping Rules & Access
Franks Ranch (FR 46) in NM
Road corridorGila NF, Black Range Ranger District
38 mi from Truth or Consequences
Maps 7,717 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 10.8 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 1,500 ft over 10.8 miles through 4 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 18%.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
- A gate 1.5 miles along the road.
- Water crossings 7.7 and 7.9 miles along the road.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Kline Mountain stands 752 ft above the map pin, 1.5 miles south.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 39–65°F, 1.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.