Campgrounds and campsites across New Mexico — fees, reservations, facilities, and access details for public lands.
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Aden Hills Off-Highway Vehicle Area in southwestern New Mexico encompasses approximately 8,700 acres of Chihuahuan Desert scrub terrain, designated in 1993 for off-road and cross-country OHV travel. Photography is permitted. Contact the managing agency or BLM listing for current access conditions, any fee requirements, and stay limits before visiting.
Black Canyon Campground — Lower is a remote camping area in southwestern New Mexico, approximately 30 miles from the Wilderness Ranger District office. Trail #94 begins at the rear of the campground, providing immediate backcountry hiking access. Sites are first-come, first-served. Photography is permitted. Amenities, site count, and other details are not specified; contact the managing agency for current conditions.
Black Canyon Campground — Upper is a remote camping destination in southwestern New Mexico, accessed via Forest Road 150 (North Star Road) approximately 30 miles from the Wilderness Ranger District office. Sites are first-come, first-served. Photography is permitted. Site count, amenities, and other details are not listed; contact the managing agency for current road and camping conditions before visiting.
The 61,600-acre Cebolla Wilderness is made up of sandstone mesas, canyons, and grassy valleys, within the El Malpais National Conservation Area. It contains La Ventana Natural Arch and is rich in prehistoric archaeological sites, petroglyphs, and historic homesteads. Stay limit: 14 days.
Chain of Craters Backcountry Byway is a 33-mile route along County Road 42 in El Malpais National Conservation Area in southwestern New Mexico, forming the western boundary of the West Malpais Wilderness and connecting NM 53 to NM 117. This is a day-use-only area; overnight stays are not permitted. Photography is permitted. A fee may apply; confirm current requirements with the BLM before visiting.
El Caso I-IV Campground is a set of partially developed, shady camping areas in southwestern New Mexico, within hiking distance of the east end of Quemado Lake. Sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Photography is permitted. Site count, amenities, and seasonal dates are not specified; contact the managing agency for current conditions before visiting.
Established in 1987 to protect the Zuni-Bandera volcanic field. Includes sandstone cliffs, La Ventana Natural Arch, Chain of Craters Back Country Byway, Joe Skeen Campground, and the Cebolla and West Malpais Wilderness Areas. Sacred to Acoma, Laguna, Zuni, and Ramah Navajo peoples. Stay limit: 14 Days.
Forks Campground in southwestern New Mexico sits against the scenic cliffs along the West Fork of the Gila River, making it a natural stopping point on the route to Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument, approximately 15 miles to the north. Sites are first-come, first-served. Photography is permitted. Specific site count, amenities, and seasonal dates are not listed; contact the managing agency for current conditions.
A riparian oasis 20 miles north of Lordsburg with one of the highest bird diversities in the state. The river offers canoeing or rafting during spring runoff, hunting, and year-round fishing and camping; it contains smallmouth bass and several catfish species.
Horse Mountain Wilderness Study Area in southwestern New Mexico rises above the grassy plains of San Agustin to approximately 9,450 feet, offering sweeping views across west-central New Mexico. The area provides habitat for mule deer, elk, golden eagles, mountain lions, and bobcats. Photography is permitted. Contact the managing agency or the BLM listing for current access conditions and camping information.
Iron Creek Campground in southwestern New Mexico sits in the Black Range Mountains off NM Highway 152, between San Lorenzo and Hillsboro, with scenic sites along a winding mountain road. Sites are first-come, first-served. Photography is permitted. Site count, amenities, and seasonal dates are not specified; contact the managing agency for current conditions.
McGaffey Campground in southwestern New Mexico was established in 1937 in the historic logging town of McGaffey, situated west of the Continental Divide in the Zuni Mountains at approximately 8,000 feet elevation. Sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Photography is permitted. Specific site count, amenities, and seasonal dates are not listed; contact the managing agency for current conditions before visiting.
Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument in southwestern New Mexico protects a diverse array of prehistoric, historic, geologic, and biological resources across four areas: the Organ Mountains, Desert Peaks, Potrillo Mountains, and Doña Ana Mountains. Camping, hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, wildlife viewing, and photography are all available across the monument's units. Contact the managing agency for current access conditions, site availability, and fee information.
Piñon Campground in southwestern New Mexico is a quiet, well-kept site nestled among mature piñon and juniper trees, with select sites offering views of Quemado Lake. Sites are first-come, first-served. Photography is permitted. Site count, amenities, fees, and seasonal dates are not listed; contact the managing agency for current conditions before visiting.