Valle Tio Vinces Campground
Valle Tio Vinces Campground is a partially developed campground on the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail.
Although there is no water available it is still a nice resting spot for hikers and bike riders. There are also horse corrals for equestrians looking for a place to camp.
At a Glance
Reservations: | First come, first serve. All Gila NF campgrounds have a 14 day stay limit. |
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Area Amenities: |
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Fees: | There is no fee ($0.00) for this campground. |
Usage: | Light |
Restrictions: | OHV/ATV use is prohibited in the campground. First-come/first-serve. All Gila National Forest Campgrounds have 14-day stay limit. |
Closest Towns: | Aragon, NM |
Water: | No Water |
Restroom: | Vault (see below) |
Information Center: | Quemado Ranger District Phone: (575)773-4678 |
General Information
Directions:From Quemado go east on US 60 for approximately 9 miles to one mile east of Omega and the brown Valle Tio Vinces sign. Turn south on Forest Road 214 towards Mangas and Valle Tio Vinces. Go south about 22 miles and the campground is on the west side of the road and marked by a sign.
General Notes:
General Notes
There is no garbage service, so you must pack in/pack out.
Closest Stores:
The community of Quemado is small and has a gas station, a convenience store and one restaurant.
Activities
Mountain Biking
Great biking is available on the Great Divide Bicycle Route.
Status: | Open |
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Difficulty Level: | Difficult |
Campground Camping
There are no designated tent sites.
No. of Sites | 4 |
No. of Accessible sites | 0 |
Status: | Open |
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Difficulty Level: | Intermediate |
Horse Camping
Horse Riding
Two drinkers with 4 corrals each.
Water availability is dependent on conditions.
See the section in FAQs on horses.
Status: | Open |
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Difficulty Level: | Intermediate |
Viewing Wildlife
Elk, mule deer, and bear have been seen in the area. Pronghorn can be seen in the open lands north of the forest boundary.
Status: | Open |
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