Monument Park
Status uncertain. Forest Road 226 was closed in 2023 due to severe damage from the 2022 Black Fire and monsoon flooding. Road repairs were underway but current access to the cabin is unconfirmed. The cabin is not currently listed on Recreation.gov. Restroom facilities are closed. Contact Black Range Ranger District at 575-894-6677 for current conditions.
Flash Flood Warning issued July 20 at 4:43PM MDT until July 20 at 6:45PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
FFWEPZ The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Southwestern Sierra County in south central New Mexico... * Until 645 PM MDT. * At 443 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 1.3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Lake Valley.
Flood Watch issued July 20 at 9:32AM MDT until July 21 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Gila Region and portions of Otero County. * WHEN...Monday afternoon and evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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 states of Texas and…
About
Monument Park Cabin is a historic rental cabin managed by the Gila National Forest's Black Range Ranger District. Located at Monument Park along Forest Road 226, the cabin sits in a remote and rugged section of the Black Range, which forms the eastern boundary of the Gila National Forest in Sierra County, New Mexico. The cabin provides a base for exploring the surrounding Aldo Leopold Wilderness and accessing the Continental Divide Trail. The Black Range features elevations ranging from 4,200 feet to over 10,000 feet along the Continental Divide, with dramatic terrain shaped by volcanic activity and erosion. Note: This is a single historic cabin, not a multi-site campground. Forest Road 226 (Chloride Canyon Road) sustained major damage from the 2022 Black Fire and subsequent monsoon flooding, with deep washouts at creek crossings. Check with the Black Range Ranger District for current road and cabin availability before planning a visit.
Directions
From Chloride, NM, travel west on Forest Road 226 (Chloride Canyon Road) approximately 10 miles to Monument Park. The road follows Chloride Creek with numerous creek crossings. High-clearance vehicle recommended. Verify road conditions before travel as this route was severely damaged by flooding.
Amenities
| Water | — |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (575) 894-6677 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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