Head of the Ditch Campground
This campground offers an easily accessible rustic streamside camping experience amongst tall pines
Head of the Ditch Campground is located in a scenic valley approximately 1.5 miles west of historic Luna, New Mexico on US Highway 180. The campground is marked with a blue campground sign, not with a Forest Service campground sign. Water from the San Francisco River which runs through the campground is used for irrigation in Luna Valley. The campground is located at the head of the irrigation ditch which gives Head of the Ditch Campground its name. The campground has a large open area and shady campsites with pine, oak, cottonwood, and willow trees.
At a Glance
Reservations: | No reservations are necessary. First come, first served. All Gila National Forest Campgrounds have 14-day stay limit. |
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Area Amenities: | Tent camping, Camping trailer, Picnic tables, Toilets |
Fees: | There is no fee for this campground ($0.00). |
Usage: | Light |
Restrictions: | There is a 14 day stay limit. OHV/ATV use is prohibited in the campground. |
Closest Towns: | Luna, NM |
Water: | No water |
Restroom: | Vault (see below) |
Information Center: | Quemado Ranger District Phone: (575) 773-4678 |
General Information
General Notes:General Notes
Head of the Ditch Campground fills up fast during the Luna Pioneer Days and Rodeo weekend (usually the third weekend of July).
This is a pack in/pack out area.
Closest Stores:
There is a small store and restaurant in Luna. The restaurant is closed from November to spring. Alpine, AZ (west of the campground on US Hwy 180) also offers many amenities of a small town.
Directions:
From Luna, NM go west on US Hwy 180 approximately 1.5 miles. The campgound is marked with a blue campground sign and is on the left side of the road.
Activities
Mountain Biking
The campground offers access to Forest Road 882 which is a very rough dirt road going east to the NM-Arizona border.
Status: | Open |
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Difficulty Level: | Difficult |
Campground Camping
There are many user defined campsites with user built rock fire pits.
No. of Sites | 12 |
Status: | Open |
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RV Camping
There are 3 developed sites suitable for self contained RV camping. No hookups or dumping station.
Maximum RV size is 24'.
Status: | Open |
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Day Hiking
Forest Road 882 may be used for hiking. The terrain is hilly and scenic.
Status: | Open |
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Difficulty Level: | Easy to More Difficult |
Viewing Wildlife
There is a beaver dam on the creek running through the campground. Lewis' Woodpeckers have been observed in the Luna area.
Status: | Open |
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Amenities
Camping trailer: | 3 Sites - No Hookups, maximum size 24' |
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Picnic tables: | 5 |
Tent camping: | 12 Sites |
Toilets: | Vault toilet (1) - No Showers |