Aeroplane Mesa Campground

Area Status: Open

Aeroplane Mesa Campground is a great location for hikers and horseback riders to access the wilderness. The area is relatively open and 'park-like' with grass interspersed with trees.

At a Glance

Reservations:	First come, first served. 14 day stay limit.
Area Amenities:	Camping trailer: Self-contained only. Max size is 32' Tent camping: 6 Sites Toilets: Vault toilet
Fees:	There is no fee for this campground ($0.00).
Permit Info:	Hunting licenses are required for hunting and this is managed by New Mexico Department of Game & Fish
Open Season:	All year
Usage:	Light
Restrictions:	There is a 14 day stay limit. OHVs and ATVs prohibited in the campground. Saddle, pack, and draft animals prohibited in campground.
Closest Towns:	Reserve, NM
Water:	No potable water
Restroom:	Vault (see below)
Information Center:	Reserve Ranger District Phone: (575) 533-6231

General Information

General Notes:

Closest Stores:
Reserve, the closest town, offers all common amenities.

Safety Note:
The temperature can change drastically and quickly. Please be properly equipped.

Directions:

Left hand turn off CA021 by Snow Lake on 142A. Travel east 4 miles to the campground.

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Mountain Biking

Recreation areas with activity Mountain Biking:

Nice place to mountain bike.

Campground Camping

Recreation areas with activity Campground Camping:

There are six primitive campsites available.

The ground in the campground is mainly flat. The area can get very muddy after rain.

No. of Sites	6 sites are available
Reservation Info	None. Sites are available on a first-come first-serve basis
Fees:	No fee charged
Reservation info:	There is a 14 day stay limit. OHVs and ATVs prohibited in the campground. Saddle, pack, and draft animals prohibited in campground.

RV Camping

Recreation areas with activity RV Camping:

Self-contained camp trailers only. No hook-ups. Maximum size trailer is 32'.

Group Camping

Recreation areas with activity Group Camping:

There are 2 group camping sites available on a first come, first served basis.

Status:	Open
Open Season:	May-November

Day Hiking

Recreation areas with activity Day Hiking:

Hikers can access the Gila Wilderness from the Trail #705. The trailhead for #705 is located at the back of the campground.

Status:	Open
Difficulty Level:	Easy to Difficult

Backpacking

Recreation areas with activity Backpacking:

Hikers can access the Gila Wilderness from the Trail #705. The trailhead for #705 is located at the back of the campground.

Elevation desc	6920
Difficulty Level:	Easy to Difficult

Horse Riding

Recreation areas with activity Horse Riding:

The area offers good horseback riding whether on the trail or off. Riders can access the Gila Wilderness from the Trail #705. The trailhead for #705 is located at the campground.

There are four corrals across the road from the campground with ample area for trailer parking.