El Caso I-IV Campground

Gila National Forest · New Mexico — managed by USDA Forest Service

First-come, first-served — no online reservations

About this campground

This are  partially developed, shady campgrounds within hiking distance of the lake. The El Caso Campgounds are partially developed campgrounds located at the east end of Quemado Lake, approximately .25 miles east of the Piñon CG. They are nestled in a valley stretching alongside an intermittent stream and are surrounded by ponderosa pine and cottonwood trees. The El Caso Campgrounds are popular with hunters, groups, and campers desiring a more primitive camping experience.

Getting there

Just southwest of Quemado, NM, go south on NM 32 for 14.2 miles to Quemado Lake/NM 103 sign. At the sign go east on NM 103 for 4 miles to where Forest Road 13 (gravel) begins. Continue past the lake. The campground is on the right.

Activities

  • BOATING
  • CAMPING
  • HIKING
  • HORSEBACK RIDING
  • PICNICKING
  • RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
  • WILDLIFE VIEWING

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