Hikers and backpackers use Military Road Trailhead as a launching point for wilderness adventures in the Gila National Forest. This dispersed camping area operates under US Forest Service management and provides drive-in access for visitors preparing for backcountry excursions. The site sits less than a mile from Copperas Spring & Peak Basecamp, giving campers multiple staging options for trail access. Without formal amenities or designated sites, visitors practice Leave No Trace principles while camping along forest roads and clearings. The location works well for self-sufficient campers who need overnight access to trailheads and don't require hookups or facilities.
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Map & DirectionsMilitary Road Trailhead is located in New Mexico near Gila National Forest
Coordinates
33.12025291 N
108.1895818 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Features
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
We curate permit requirements across the US for our PRO members. Try PRO to see if Military Road Trailhead - Gila National Forest needs a permit.
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 32 min from Las Cruces, NM
- 3 hrs 14 min from El Paso, TX
- 3 hrs 48 min from Sierra Vista, AZ
- 4 hrs 15 min from Albuquerque, NM
