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This is a nice, quiet and clean campground nestled among piñon and juniper trees.
The camp sites are nestled among mature piñon and juniper trees. It is tranquil and undiscovered with a few sites having a view of Quemado Lake. The campground is comprised of a family camping loop (east side) and a group camping loop (west side). The dump station is open when the campground is open and the fee for use of the dump station is $15 per use.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Water is typically turned off October 1 for the season. |
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| Operational Hours: | All campgrounds on the Gila National Forest have a 14-day stay limit. The campground is scheduled to be open from Friday, May 10, 2024 through Monday, September 23, 2024. |
| Reservations: | This campground is first-come/first-serve, except group site A and group site B. Group site A & B are reservable on Recreation.gov, typically from mid-May through the end of season. |
| Area Amenities: | Accessible, Tent camping, Camping trailer, Fee charged for some activities, Picnic tables, Toilets, Drinking water |
| Fees: | Site fees will increase at Pinon Campground on May 10, 2024, to $15.00 fee per night, per site, and the dump fee will increase to $15 per use. "America the Beautiful" Interagency Senior and Access Passes are honored for the tent site area only for 50% discount off standard amenity fees. |
| Usage: | Heavy |
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| Closest Towns: | Quemado, NM |
| Water: | Potable water |
| Restroom: | Vault |
| Passes: | "America the Beautiful" Interagency Senior and Access Passes are honored for the tent site area only for 50% discount. |
| Operated By: | Hosted |
| Information Center: | Quemado Ranger District Phone: (575) 773-4678 |
General Information
General Notes:Closest Stores:
Quemado is 21 miles from the campground. AG Country Propane (open M-F 8:00 a.m. - 5 p.m.) sells fishing licenses.
Directions:
The campground is located southeast of Quemado, NM. Take NM 32 south 14.2 miles to Quemado Lake/NM 103 sign. At sign turn left onto NM 103 and go 4 miles to where Forest Road 13 (gravel) begins. Continue straight on FR 13 for 1.4 miles to campground sign. Turn left into campground.
Activities
Mountain Biking
There are many biking opportunities in and around the campground.
| Status: | Open |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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Boating - Motorized
Quemado Lake is nearby. Electric motors and non-motorized boats only.
| Status: | Open |
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| Difficulty Level: | Intermediate |
Boating - Non-Motorized
Quemado Lake is nearby.
| Status: | Open |
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| Difficulty Level: | Intermediate |
Amenities
| Camping trailer: | Some larger sites available, with max RV size is 35' |
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| Picnic tables: | Each site |
| Tent camping: | 23 sites |
| Toilets: | Vault toilet (1) - No Showers |
| Fee charged for some activities: | $15 per day |
| Accessible: | 2 sites |