Recreation area

Lower Dalton Picnic Site

Santa Fe National Forest · New Mexico — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

Located 6 miles north of Pecos on NM 63.  Uses:  Picnicking, fishing.  Facilities:  6 units, tables, grills and fire pits, 16 parking spaces, vaulted toilet.  A pullout with parking spaces for fishing is available.  Special Instructions:  No camping allowed.  No toilet. No water.

Activities

  • PICNICKING

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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.