Royal John Bypass (OG.158): New Mexico Open Gate access
Royal John Bypass (OG.158) is an Open Gate access route: 4 acres next to the Gila National Forest in Grant County, Unit 24, that NMDOW leases for improved access to federal lands, on a long-term lease with no end date, by NMDOW's Open Gate table updated 09-15-2026. Within 3 miles of it, FilledTag measured 19,119 acres of public land, most of it national forest.
Data updated October 2026. Property: NMDOW's Open Gate table, updated 09-15-2026. Boundary: NMDOW GIS. Hunts: NMDOW's 2026-27 booklet.
National forestState trust landRoyal John BypassUnit lineLake or riverHighway
| Property | Royal John Bypass (OG.158) |
|---|---|
| Open for | Improved Access to Federal Lands |
| Size | 4 acres (NMDOW map) |
| Unit | Unit 24 |
| Near | Gila National Forest, Grant County |
| Term | Long Term - No Expiration |
| NMDOW property map | OG.158 property information and map (PDF) |
What land is around Royal John Bypass?
Within 3 miles of the property, FilledTag measured 19,119 acres of public land: national forest 18,966 acres and state trust land 153 acres, from the BLM New Mexico surface management agency map (read 2026-10). Unit 24 as a whole is 63.1% public land.
How do you get to Royal John Bypass?
NMDOW's table places it near Gila National Forest in Grant County. Highways within 8 miles: NM 152. Nearest towns: Kingston (7 miles), San Lorenzo (8 miles) and Casas Adobes (9 miles). NMDOW's property map (PDF) shows the entrance and the boundary.
The rules common to most Open Gate properties are on the Open Gate page.
Questions hunters ask
What is Royal John Bypass open for?
NMDOW's Open Gate table lists Royal John Bypass (OG.158) for improved access to federal lands. It is a route across private land to public land, not a hunting area of its own.
Do you need permission to use Royal John Bypass?
No. NMDOW says no fee or special use permit is needed and no extra permission is required, because the landowner is under an Open Gate contract. Each property's rules are posted at its main entrance (NMDOW's Open Gate page).