Pinon Campground (Quemado Lake)

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Gila National Forest

Group campsite · USDA Forest Service · 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. Status: closed Reservations: This campground is first-come/first-serve, except group site A and group site B. Group site A & B are reservable on Recreation.gov , typically from mid-May through the end of season. 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 Getting there: 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 Rules: - There is a 14 day stay limit for all campgrounds on the Gila National Forest. - Fires permitted only in fire rings provided. - All pets must be on leash at all times in the campground. Phone: 575.773.4678 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10049273 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: USFS Gila NF, USFS