Recreation area

Emory Pass Observation Site

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

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

Observation point at Emory Pass on the north side of  New Mexico Highway 52, between mile markers 31 and 32.  The observation site also serves as a parking area for access to the Black Range Crest Trail #79 and Scenic Trail #796.

Nearby federal campgrounds

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Emory Pass Observation Site 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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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.