Pinon Campground (Quemado Lake)

FS USDA Forest Service · Developed

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Conditions

Road Access Gravel
Driveway Surface Gravel
Season Open Year Round
Campfires Campfires Allowed
Max RV Length 35 ft

Features

Rig Size Back In Only
Hookup Dry Camping
Style Vault Toilet Reservable

Campground Stats

Total Sites25
RV Sites8
Sites Accepting RVs10
Tent-Only Sites15
Group Sites2
Overnight Sites25
Max RV Length35 ft
Back-In Sites25
SurfaceGravel

Location

34.138103, -108.483553

Photos

Camping site #52 Big parking area Big tent area Spacious Picnic Tables, Grills, and Fire Pits. RV sites that are close to neighbors. Big parking area Big RV areas. Various sizes of RV parking. Different sizes of tent areas.

Description

Overview

Pinon Campground is a mix of first come, first served campsites and reservable group sites. The campground is located across from Juniper Campground and is less than 2 miles from Quemado Lake. For more information, you can visit our website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/gila/recarea/?recid=1964  

Recreation

Recreational opportunities include fishing and boating on Quemado Lake, hiking forest and lakeside trails, and RV and tent camping. 

Facilities

Tent Camping/ Trailer/RV Camping / Picnic Tables / Vault Toilets / Grills / Campfire Rings

Natural Features

 Forested / Unrestricted Night Sky Views

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (575) 773-4678.

Nearby Attractions

-El Caso I-3 Campgrounds

-El Caso 4 & 5 Campgrounds

-Juniper Campground

-Quemado Lake and Day Use Area

-Boat Ramp at Quemado Lake 

Directions

The campground is located 14.2 miles south of Quemado. Take NM 32 south to Quemado Lake/NM 103 sign. Turn left onto NM 103 and drive 4 miles to Quemado Lake/Forest Road 13. NM103 ends when the paved road turns to gravel. The gravel road is an indication that you are now driving on Forest Road 13. Continue driving on Forest Road 13 for 1.4 miles to reach the Pinon Campground. Turn left into the campground.

 Latitude : 34.138103 Longitude : -108.483553 Elevation : 7,899 Feet

Activities

BACKPACKING BIKING BIRDING BOATING CAMPING CANOEING DAY USE AREA FISHING HIKING HUNTING KAYAKING MOUNTAIN BIKING NON-MOTORIZED BOATING PADDLE BOATING PADDLING PHOTOGRAPHY PICNICKING RAFTING SCENIC DRIVE STAR GAZING WILDLIFE VIEWING

Details

FeePayments made for first come, first served sites must be made using cash or check. Exact change is required. There is a self-pay fee station at the entrance of the campground.
Phone575.773.4678
ReservableYes

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