Rio Puerco Campground

Area Status: Open

Rio Puerco is a remote primitive campground. There are no fees and reservations are not accepted. Uses: camping, fishing,  and picnicking. Facilities:  picnic tables and 1 portable toilet during summer months only. There are no fire rings.  Special Instructions: Can accommodate up to 20-foot RV's.  No potable water or hookups.  

At a Glance

Current Conditions: Limited services may be available. Please be prepared and recreate responsibly. Park only in designated areas. Visit our Know Before You Go page for more information.
Operational Hours: Open Year round (Access limited during winter months due to snow depth)
Reservations: No Reservations
Fees: No Fee
Usage: Light
Best Season: Summer/Fall
Busiest Season: Summer/Fall
Restrictions: Motorized vehicles or mechanized equipment are prohibited in the San Pedro Parks Wilderness.
Closest Towns: Coyote, NM
Water: No
Restroom: Seasonal portable toilets
Operated By: Forest Service

General Information

Parking:

Limited parking, only 5 sites available for camping


Directions:

Take NM 96 to FR 103.  Travel FR103  for 13 miles to Campground.


Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Campground Camping

No. of Sites 5 single site(s)
Reservation Info Not reservable
No. of Accessible sites None
Status: Open

RV Camping

No. of Sites 5
Pavement Type for Parking Gravel
Reservation Info Not reservable
Hookup - Water No
Size Restrictions Very tight turn around loop
Hookup - Sewer No
Dump Stations No
Hookups - Electric No
Vehicle Clearance Very tight turn around loop
No. of Accessible sites 0

River and Stream Fishing

Fishing is allowed in accordance with the NMG&F Dept. regulations.

Status: Open

Picnicking

No. of Sites 5
Reservation Info None
No. of Accessible sites 0

Recreation Areas

Recreation Activities

Location

 
  Latitude : 
36.09985147

  Longitude : 
-106.7245162

  Elevation : 
8235 - 8235