Monument Park
Unknown Status — Access via Forest Road 226 may be limited or closed due to damage from the 2022 Black Fire and subsequent erosion. The road has experienced deep washouts at stream crossings. Contact the Black Range Ranger District for current road and cabin availability status.
Fireworks, Explosives and Sparks Restrictions
To prevent fires and for public safety order 03-00-23-001 prohibits to 1) possess, discharge, or use any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic devices; 2) use explosives; or 3) operate an internal or external combustion engine without a spark arresting devic
Motor Vehicle Order Road Restrictions
The purpose of this Order is for the protection of public health and safety and prohibits:
Cannabis Possession Prohibited
Order 03-00-00-21-002 prohibits possessing, storing, or transporting a cannabis plant, any part of a cannabis plant, or any substance derived from a cannabis plant within the Southwestern Region National Forests in the State of New Mexico and the National Grasslands in the s
Small Business Timber Sale 5-year Recomputation
Under provisions of the Small Business Timber Sale Program, Forest Service and Small Business Administration (SBA) policies provide for recomputation of the small business share of National Forest timber sale offerings every five years.
Quemado Lake Closure
Quemado Lake and nearby recreation areas are closed due to harmful algal blooms. See full alert for more information.
Harmful algae detected in Quemado and Snow lakes
The New Mexico Environment Department is warning visitors to use caution at Quemado Lake, Snow Lake, and Hopewell Lake due to the formation of harmful algae blooms.
Gila National Forest to begin prescribed fires
Gila National Forest is planning prescribed fire operations this fall, pending all required approvals. We estimate this work to continue through the spring as weather conditions allow.
About
Monument Park Cabin is a historic rental structure situated in the Black Range Ranger District of Gila National Forest in Sierra County, New Mexico. Accessed via Forest Road 226 (Chloride Canyon Road), this remote cabin offers a primitive wilderness experience in the high country west of Chloride. The facility maintains light usage levels and provides a base for exploring the surrounding Black Range wilderness. The cabin sits in an area that was impacted by the 2022 Black Fire, which burned over the Chloride Creek headwaters. Heavy monsoon rains following the fire caused significant erosion to Chloride Creek and Forest Road 226. The cabin itself is a historic structure managed by the Forest Service as a rental facility. Given its remote location along a challenging forest road, visitors should be prepared for primitive conditions and difficult access. The area offers solitude and backcountry opportunities in a rugged mountain environment. Toilet facilities at the site are noted as closed, so visitors must be self-sufficient with sanitation needs.
Directions
Located along Forest Road 226 (Chloride Canyon Road) west of Chloride, New Mexico in Sierra County. The road accesses the cabin from the Gila National Forest boundary heading west toward the Monument Cabin area.
Nearby Campgrounds
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
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