Recreation area

Ojo Redondo Campground

New Mexico — managed by USDA Forest Service

First-come, first-served — no online reservations

About this campground

This campground is located southwest of  Mt. Sedgwick, the highest peak in the Zuni Mountains.  It is situated in ponderosa pine, douglas fir, and aspen trees, with a scenic meadow adjacent to the campground.  Be advised of road conditions due to elevation and precipitation.

Getting there

Take Exit 53 at Thoreau and drive south on NM State Highway 612 past Bluewater Lake. The road becomes FR178 at the Forest boundary.  Continue south on FR178  for 8 miles to the junction with FR480.  Turn east (left) and drive two miles further to the campground entrance on the right.

Elevation
8,816 ftCold nights, seasonal snow

Activities

  • CAMPING
  • PICNICKING

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.