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
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Largo #14 TrailheadGila National Forest0 mi
- Piñon CampgroundGila National Forest1 mi
- Quemado Lake Boat LaunchGila National Forest1 mi
- Quemado Lake Recreation AreaGila National Forest1 mi
- Quemado North End (CDNST) TrailheadGila National Forest8 mi
- Continental Divide - CDNST TrailheadGila National Forest14 mi
Explore more New Mexico camping
El Caso I-IV Campground doesn't take campsite reservations — but plenty of nearby New Mexico campgrounds do, and we'll alert you the moment a sold-out site opens up.
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