Piñon Campground

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

First-come, first-served — no online reservations

About this campground

This is a nice, quiet and clean campground nestled among piñon and juniper trees. The camp sites are nestled among mature piñon and juniper trees. It is tranquil and undiscovered with a few sites having a view of Quemado Lake. The campground is comprised of a family camping loop (east side) and a group camping loop (west side). The dump station is open and the fee is $5.

Getting there

The campground is located southeast of Quemado, NM. Take NM 32 south 14.2 miles to Quemado Lake/NM 103 sign. At sign turn left onto NM 103 and go 4 miles to where Forest Road 13 (gravel) begins. Continue straight on FR 13 for 1.4 miles to campground sign. Turn left into campground.

Activities

  • BIKING
  • BOATING
  • CAMPING
  • HIKING
  • RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
  • WILDLIFE VIEWING

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