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Baca Campground
Area Status: Open
This camp was used as a CCC camp during the 1930's and has since been a popular place for hunters. It has spaces for camping, tents and small trailers and as no water is usually available, there is no charge for the use of this site. There is a nearby spring that may sometimes provide water, but please remember to bring your own source.
At a Glance
| Operational Hours: | 24 hours, 7 days a week. Stay limit is 14 days. |
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| Area Amenities: | Toilets, Drinking water, Parking |
| Fees: | $0 |
| Usage: | Light |
| Restrictions: | Stay limit 14 days |
| Closest Towns: | Ruidoso, NM |
| Water: | No |
| Restroom: | Vault Toilet (2) |
| Operated By: | Forest Service |
General Information
Directions: Approximately 10 miles east of the village of Capitan on US 380, turn left on Forest Road 57 and proceed about 7 miles. The Baca area is on the north (left) side of Forest Road 57.Activities
Campground Camping
| Reservation Info | Not reservable |
| No. of Accessible sites | None |
Picnicking
Smokey Bear Ranger District picnic area.| Difficulty Level: | Moderate |
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Amenities
| Toilets: | Yes |
|---|---|
| Parking: | Yes, not paved |
| Drinking water: | No water available |
Related Information
Location
Latitude :
33.53876
Longitude :
-105.359283
Elevation :
6400