Tierra Blanca (FR 522) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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Tierra Blanca (FR 522) in NM

Gila NF, Black Range Ranger District
6,189 ft
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A 9.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Sierra County, NM. The road serves Rock Spring.

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

8.7 of the 9.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 9.7 of the 9.8 miles in are dirt. Climbs 1,600 ft over 9.8 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 25%. Winds through 13 switchbacks. Water crossings 1, 1.1, 1.4, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 4.7 and 7.6 miles in.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 3.7 miles off. Cross-O Mountain stands 3,423 ft above the site, 5.4 miles west. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Bayard, is 28 mi off.

September normals 49–80°F, 2.2″ 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?