Silver Monument (FR 226) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico
Silver Monument (FR 226) in NM
A 56.1-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.
40.5 of the 56.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (56.1 miles). Winds through 33 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Gates 12.2, 14.7, 25.9 and 30.5 miles in. Water crossings 19.8, 37.7, 37.9, 38.2, 38.9, 42.1 and 55.2 miles in. Cattle guards 21.3, 30.6, 32.8, 37.6, 39.2, 40, 40.9 and 46.9 miles in.
Keith Tank lies 0.3 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Little Walnut Village, is 42 mi off.
September normals 48–74°F, 3.1″ 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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