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Three Rivers Campground
This rustic style campground has 12 sites set at the base of southern New Mexico's tallest mountain. A portion of the site is designed for Group Camping. Three Rivers is a great place to go to get away from the crowds and is located at a much lower elevation than our other campgrounds (around 5000'). From here you can access the Three Rivers trailhead (T44) into the White Mountain Wilderness is located.
Access to the site and the roads throughout the site are all well-maintained dirt roads. Don't miss the Three Rivers Petroglyph Site on the way in or out.
At a Glance
| Reservations: | |
|---|---|
| Area Amenities: | Accessible,Tent camping,Camping trailer,Fee charged for some activities,Picnic tables,Toilets,Drinking water,Parking |
| Fees: | $6 per night. $6 per night for each additional vehicle, 2 vehicles max. |
| Usage: | Light |
| Busiest Season: | summer |
| Restrictions: | Stay limit 14 days - RVs limited to 25' length |
| Closest Towns: | Ruidoso, NM |
| Water: | Potable Water |
| Restroom: | Vault Toilet (3) (Toliets are currently closed to prevent the spread of COVID-19 |
| Operated By: | Forest Service |
General Information
Directions: From US 54, 24 miles south of Carrizozo or 18 miles north of Tularosa, turn east onto Forest Road 579 at the sign that says Three Rivers Petroglyph Site and Campground for 13 miles (the last 7 miles are unpaved). The road is well marked to the campground.Activities
Campground Camping
| No. of Sites | 12 single site(s), 2 20-50 people group site(s) |
| Reservation Info | Not reservable |
| No. of Accessible sites | None |
Day Hiking
Horse Riding
Picnicking
Smokey Bear Ranger District picnic area.| Difficulty Level: | Easy |
|---|
Amenities
| Camping trailer: | 25' limit, 12 sites |
|---|---|
| Picnic tables: | Yes |
| Tent camping: | Yes, 12 sites |
| Parking: | Horse corrals on site |
| Toilets: | Yes |
| Fee charged for some activities: | nightly fee |
| Accessible: | Yes |
| Drinking water: | Yes |
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