Ladrone (FR 40) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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Ladrone (FR 40) in NM

Gila NF, Black Range Ranger District
8,171 ft
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A 2.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Sierra County, NM. The road serves Emory Pass Historical Marker.

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

2 of the 2.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 2 of the 2.1 miles in are dirt. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A gate at the start of the road.

Cross-O Mountain stands 1,441 ft above the site, 1.6 miles north. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Bayard, is 24 mi off.

September normals 50–73°F, 2.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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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?