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Piñon Campground
Trailhead located in the Big Burro Mountains portion of the Silver City Ranger District located on the north side of Redrock Road (Grant County CMR 4-24) to access the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (Trail #74 on the Gila National Forest).
At a Glance
| Area Amenities: | Parking: Parking for 5 passenger vehicles and 2 larger spots for vehicle and trailer parking |
|---|---|
| Usage: | Medium |
Activities
Mountain Biking
There are many biking opportunities in and around the campground.
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| Difficulty Level: | Intermediate |
Campground Camping
There are 23 developed tent sites each with picnic tables and fire rings/bbq grills. The tent sites are available on a first come, first served basis and there is a $15/day fee. The sites have level gravel pads. Group site A & B are reservable on Recreation.gov.
| No. of Sites | 23 |
| No. of Accessible sites | 2 |
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| Fees: | $10/day |
| Reservation info: | Group site A & B are reservable on Recreation.gov for availability of May 15, 2021 - September 27, 2021. |
| Hours of Operation: | Campground open mid-May - late-September annually. |
RV Camping
Some sites are large enough for self contained RVs up to 35 feet. RV dump station is open and fee is $15 per use.
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| Reservation info: | First-come/first-served. |
| Hours of Operation: | This campground will closed on September 27, 2021. |
Day Hiking
Piñon Access Trail (foot trail starting next to site 47 and 0.8 miles long) provides access to Quemado Lake and a network of area trails.
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| Difficulty Level: | Intermediate |
Viewing Wildlife
Occasionally elk may be seen. Be careful driving at night since elk are often on the roads. The upper end of the lake provides ideal habitat.
| Status: | Open |
|---|
Boating - Motorized
Quemado Lake is nearby. Electric motors and non-motorized boats only.
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| Difficulty Level: | Intermediate |
Boating - Non-Motorized
Quemado Lake is nearby.
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| Difficulty Level: | Intermediate |