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Pinon Campground (Quemado Lake)
FSU.S. Forest Service — New Mexico · Gila National Forest
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Gila National Forest |
| Location | New Mexico · Gila National Forest · 34.13810, -108.48355 · Map |
| Sites | 25 public sites counted from the federal listing — 15 tent only nonelectric; 8 rv nonelectric; 2 group shelter nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 25 sites Water hookups at 0 of 25 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 25 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 25 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 35 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 10 sites · 30 ft: 10 sites · 35 ft: 2 sites · 40 ft: 0 sites |
| 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 | Payments made for first come, first served sites must be made using cash or check. Exact change is required. There is a self-pay fee station at the entrance of the campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 0:00 AM · Out 0:00 AM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 25 sites, as reported |
| Amenities, as reported | Campground hostDrinking waterDump stationVault toilets |
| Phone | 575.773.4678 |
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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 2026-07-09.
From the official listing
Overview Pinon Campground is a mix of first come, first served campsites and reservable group sites. The campground is located across from Juniper Campground and is less than 2 miles from Quemado Lake. For more information, you can visit our website: Gila National Forest : Recreation Group - Quemado Lake Recreation Area
Recreation Recreational opportunities include fishing and boating on Quemado Lake, hiking forest and lakeside trails, and RV and tent camping.
Facilities Tent Camping/ Trailer/RV Camping / Picnic Tables / Vault Toilets / Grills / Campfire Rings
Natural Features Forested / Unrestricted Night Sky Views
Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (575) 773-4678. Nearby Attractions -El Caso I-3 Campgrounds
-El Caso 4 & 5 Campgrounds
-Juniper Campground
-Quemado Lake and Day Use Area
-Boat Ramp at Quemado Lake
Directions, from the listing
The campground is located 14.2 miles south of Quemado. Take NM 32 south to Quemado Lake/NM 103 sign. Turn left onto NM 103 and drive 4 miles to Quemado Lake/Forest Road 13. NM103 ends when the paved road turns to gravel. The gravel road is an indication that you are now driving on Forest Road 13. Continue driving on Forest Road 13 for 1.4 miles to reach the Pinon Campground. Turn left into the campground.
Latitude : 34.138103 Longitude : -108.483553 Elevation : 7,899 Feet
Nearest federal campgrounds
0 mi straight-line · New MexicoFSU.S. Forest ServiceJuniper Campground (Quemado Lake)
0 mi straight-line · New MexicoFSU.S. Forest ServiceEl Caso I-IV Campground
1 mi straight-line · New MexicoBLMBureau of Land ManagementDatil Well Recreation Area Campground
36 mi straight-line · Socorro New MexicoNPSNational Park ServiceEl Morro Campground
63 mi straight-line · Ramah New Mexico
Trip Card — Pinon Campground (Quemado Lake)
New Mexico · Gila National Forest
| Agency | FS · U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | New Mexico · Gila National Forest |
| Fees | Payments made for first come, first served sites must be made using cash or check. Exact change is required. There is a self-pay fee station at the entrance of the campground. |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Up to 35 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 25 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10049273 · 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.