Pinon Campground (Quemado Lake)
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: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/gila/recarea/?recid=1964
Tent Camping/ Trailer/RV Camping / Picnic Tables / Vault Toilets / Grills / Campfire Rings
Need to Know
All Gila National Forest sites have a 14 day stay limit.
Hunting and target shooting are prohibited in the Quemado Lake Recreation Area.
Horses are prohibited at the Pinon Campground and the Quemado Lake Recreation Area.
All pets must be on a leash except in enclosed areas.
Fires are permitted only in fire rings provided.
Natural Features
Forested / Unrestricted Night Sky Views
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
Recreation
Recreational opportunities include fishing and boating on Quemado Lake, hiking forest and lakeside trails, and RV and tent camping.
Contact Information
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 575.773.4678
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
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
Available Campsites
- Site 51, Loop Pinon, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 52, Loop Pinon, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 37, Loop Pinon, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 53, Loop Pinon, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 42, Loop Pinon, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 54, Loop Pinon, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 47, Loop Pinon, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site Pinon Groupsite A, Loop , Type Group Shelter Nonelectric
- Site 44, Loop Pinon, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 43, Loop Pinon, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 56, Loop Pinon, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 49, Loop Pinon, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 40, Loop Pinon, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 57, Loop Pinon, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site Pinon Groupsite B, Loop , Type Group Shelter Nonelectric
- Site 46, Loop Pinon, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 59, Loop Pinon, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 38, Loop Pinon, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 50, Loop Pinon, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 48, Loop Pinon, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 58, Loop Pinon, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 39, Loop Pinon, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 45, Loop Pinon, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 55, Loop Pinon, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 41, Loop Pinon, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
