Hermosa (FR 157) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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Hermosa (FR 157) in NM

Gila NF, Black Range Ranger District
6,114 ft
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A 17.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Sierra County, NM. The road serves Lake #110 Trailhead.

Gila National Forest, Black Range Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.

All 17.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (17.1 miles). Winds through 4 switchbacks. Cattle guards 2.5, 5.3 and 7 miles in. Water crossings 14, 14.3 and 14.5 miles in. A gate 16.9 miles in.

Morgan Creek runs 0.1 mi off. Lake Mountain stands 1,705 ft above the site, 2.6 miles southwest. The nearest town, Truth or Consequences, is 27 mi off.

September normals 55–81°F, 1.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Kingston Campground in NMCampground16.7miWrights Cabin (FR 756) in NMDispersed Camping17.2miLadrone (FR 40) in NMDispersed Camping17.3miTierra Blanca (FR 522) in NMForest Road Road17.6miIron Creek Campground in NMCampground17.7mi
Fire restrictions

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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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?