About this campground
El Morro operates a nine-site campground 7 days/week, year-round. First come-first served. Each site has a graveled tent pad, picnic table and ground grill for fires. During the warmer months, water is available at spigots that are centrally located along the campground loop road. Once the overnight low's begin to reach freezing temperatures, water is turned off for the season. There are no hookups for RVs. The length limit on all motor homes is 27 feet overall. One site, #5, is handicapped accessible.
Getting there
From Albuquerque, NM, or from the east: take Interstate 40 west to Grants. At exit 81, go south on Highway 53 for 42 miles to El Morro National Monument. From Flagstaff, AZ, or from the west: take Interstate 40 east to Gallup. At exit 20, go south on Highway 602 for about 31 miles. Turn east (left) onto Highway 53. El Morro is 25 more miles. When you turn onto the El Morro park road, take a left at the sign towards the campground. The campground is 300 yards ahead.
Nearby federal campgrounds
- El Morro Visitor CenterEl Morro National Monument1 mi
- Ojo Redondo CampgroundNew Mexico15 mi
- El Malpais Visitor CenterEl Malpais National Monument29 mi
- COAL MINECibola National Forest and Grasslands38 mi
- Quemado North End (CDNST) TrailheadGila National Forest56 mi
- El Caso I-IV CampgroundGila National Forest63 mi
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