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.
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…
Black Range Ranger District network and phones down June 24, 2026
Computer network and phones are out of service at the Black Range Ranger District since about 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 23. The office is open for visitors, but without access to the network and point-of-sale system, we are unable to make any sales until the outage is resolved.
Bear Fire Area/Road Closure
An area closure goes into effect at 6:00 a.m. Saturday, June 13 for all National Forest System lands east of Catron County Road A095 (Mangas Road), as well as all roads and trails within the area closure (see map).
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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