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Quaking Aspen Campground

Quaking Aspen campground offers a respite from the heat in a setting of aspen and mature ponderosa pine trees. Approximately 6 miles south of Fort Wingate, this is the most recently renovated campground on the Mt. Taylor Ranger District. The area has a rich history of railroad logging and the original town of McGaffey was built in the vicinity of McGaffey Lake a few miles down the road. Pay attention to road conditions and your vehicle's abilities before driving off of the main road.

 

General Information

 

Small family day use group site.

May 15 - October 15

There is a 14-day stay limit for this campground; Trailers limited to less than 22 feet in length.

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $10 per night

Self-service pay station. Overnight camping - $10/site. Day use - $5.00/vehicle. 

Mt. Tayler ranger disctrict office

Address: 1800 Lobo Canyon Rd., Grants, NM 87020
Phone: 505-287-8833
Hours: M-F: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 - 4:30 p.m. (no sales of forest products after 4:00 p.m.) (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 35.40706897

Longitude: -108.53936035

Directions

Take Fort Wingate Exit 33 from I-40 and drive south through Fort Wingate, continuing 6 miles further on SR 400 to the campground entrance on the west side of the road.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated May 20th, 2025