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Big Burro Mountains
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
| Other Names | Gila National Forest, Silver City Ranger District, California Gulch |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This part of the Gila National Forest offers many miles of ATV trails that range from easy to difficult with a few expert sections and gravel forest service roads to explore. The area offers a good variety of scenery that consists of rugged mountain forests to high desert vegetation.
The Burro Mountain Homestead offers RV hookups, RV and cabin rentals plus direct trail access. Call for current rates and availability.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | NM OHV Permit |
| Dates Open | Year-Round | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | Yes | Residents of any state without an OHV registration program must purchase a Nonresident OHV Use Permit. (AK, AL, FL, GA, HI, IL, KS, KY, MS, NC, NE, OK, SC, SD, TN, VA, WV) |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes (96 dB) | |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | No Restriction | |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Permitted | |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Permitted | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Permitted | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
| MX Helmet Required | Youth Only | required for persons under 18 by state law (RiderPlanet strongly recommends helmets for all riders.) |
 Camping | ||
 Campfires | ||
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | stay on designated trails |
| Rule Enforcement |
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TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | National Forest |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | Yes Tent: $0.00 RV: $0.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00 |
| Comment | Call Burro Mountain Homestead at (575) 538-2149 for current rates. |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Silver City, NM | ||
| Address | Homestead Road, Silver City, NM 88061 | ||
| From: Silver City, NM
1) Take Hwy 90 South about 10 miles 2) Turn right (west) onto Tyrone Road, continue 5.8 miles 3) Turn left (south) onto Burrow Mountain Road, continue .6 miles 4) Turn left onto Homestead Road, follow toward campground entrance. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Gila National Forest - Silver City Ranger District 3005 E. Camino Del Bosque Silver City, NM 88061 (575) 388-8201 www.fs.usda.gov |
| Contact Info | New Mexico Game And Fish 1 Wildlife Way Santa Fe, NM 87507 (505) 476-8000 (888) 248-6866 ispa@state.nm.us www.wildlife.state.nm.us |
| Comment | OHV Permit Info |
| Contact Info | Burro Mountain Homestead 665 Tyrone Road Silver City, NM 88061 (575) 538-2149 burromountain@gmail.com www.burromountainhomestead.com |
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TERRAIN
| Miles Of Trail | 500 | |
| Climate Type | Desert | |
| Elevation | 6400 to 7000 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack |  Mostly | |
| Sand |  Some | |
| Mud | Little | |
| Dust | Some | |
| Rocks | Some | |
| Trees | Some | |
| Steep Hills |  Many | |
| Water Crossings |  None | |
| Small Jumps | None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms |  Few | |
| Single Track | None | |
| Roads | Some | |
| Shade | Some | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Some | |
 Amateur | Mostly | |
 Expert | Little |
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 5-20 Miles (NE) | Chevron (575) 388-1183 |
| Diesel | 5-20 Miles (NE) | Chevron (575) 388-1183 |
 Water | On Site | Burro Mountain Homestead (575) 538-2149 |
 RV Hookup | On Site | Burro Mountain Homestead (575) 538-2149 |
 RV Disposal | On Site | Burro Mountain Homestead (575) 538-2149 |
| Campground | On Site | Burro Mountain Homestead (575) 538-2149 |
 Conv Store | 5-20 Miles (NE) | Chevron (575) 388-1183 |
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