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El Caso I-IV Campground
FSU.S. Forest Service — New Mexico · Gila National Forest
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Gila National Forest |
| Location | New Mexico · Gila National Forest · 34.13804, -108.46978 · Map |
| Sites | Not reported — the federal listing names no individual sites for this campground |
| Getting a site | First-come, first-served only — this campground takes no reservations. |
| Hookups | Not reported in the federal data |
| Max RV length | Not reported in the federal data |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-02-25.
From the official listing
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.
Directions, from the listing
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.
Nearest federal campgrounds
1 mi straight-line · New MexicoFSU.S. Forest ServicePiñon Campground
1 mi straight-line · New MexicoFSU.S. Forest ServiceJuniper Campground (Quemado Lake)
1 mi straight-line · New MexicoBLMBureau of Land ManagementDatil Well Recreation Area Campground
35 mi straight-line · Socorro New MexicoNPSNational Park ServiceEl Morro Campground
63 mi straight-line · Ramah New Mexico
Trip Card — El Caso I-IV Campground
New Mexico · Gila National Forest
| Agency | FS · U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | New Mexico · Gila National Forest |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | First-come only |
| Hookups | Not reported |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | Not reported |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/271991 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.