4053 N in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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4053 N in NM

Gila NF, Black Range Ranger District
7,177 ft
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An 8.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Socorro County, NM. The road serves Little Red Hill.

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

All 8.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (8.9 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Water crossings 1.7 and 4.1 miles in.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.2 miles off. The nearest town, Truth or Consequences, is 35 mi off.

September normals 44–77°F, 1.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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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?