Turkey Run (FR 500) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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Turkey Run (FR 500) in NM

Gila NF, Black Range Ranger District
7,353 ft
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An 8.5-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.

All 8.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 6.1 of the 8.5 miles in are dirt. Winds through 3 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A cattle guard at the start of the road.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 2.0 miles off. Sevety-four Draw Well lies 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Truth or Consequences, is 40 mi off.

September normals 50–76°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?