Recreation area

Apache Creek Campground

New Mexico — managed by USDA Forest Service

First-come, first-served — no online reservations

About this campground

This is a nice quiet undeveloped campground amongst ponderosa pines and abundant wildlife. Apache Creek Campground is in the northwest region of the forest. There are plenty of trees to provide shade and this is a very clean campground.

Getting there

Apache Creek Campground is located approximately 12 miles northeast of Reserve on the south side of New Mexico Highway 12.  Just past mile marker 19, turn south onto Forest Road 94 (Cox Canyon Rd.).  Apache Creek Campground is located on the right side of the road.

Elevation
6,415 ft

Activities

  • CAMPING
  • RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
  • HIKING
  • WILDLIFE VIEWING

Nearby federal campgrounds

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.