Aeroplane Mesa Campground
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. |
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Area Amenities: |
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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: |
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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.
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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.
Status: | Open |
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Viewing Wildlife
Recreation areas with activity Viewing Wildlife:This particular drive offers great opportunity to view elk and deer. Early morning and late afternoon are the prime viewing hours.
Status: | Open |
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