Burma Road (FR 377) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico
Burma Road (FR 377) in NM
A 30.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Socorro County, NM.
Cibola National Forest, Magdalena Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit.
All 30.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (30.2 miles). Climbs 4,400 ft over 30.2 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 22%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 12 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 2.9, 3, 9.8, 11.7, 11.8, 11.9, 12, 12.6 and 20.4 miles in. Gates 17.8 and 18.5 miles in. Cattle guards 21, 22 and 22.9 miles in.
Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.9 miles off. San Mateo Mountain stands 3,490 ft above the site, 4.7 miles northeast. Alamosa Creek runs 1.1 mi off. The nearest town, Truth or Consequences, is 28 mi off.
September normals 47–78°F, 1.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Cibola National Forest, Magdalena Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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