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

Facilities

Tent Camping/ Trailer/RV Camping / Picnic Tables / Vault Toilets / Grills / Campfire Rings

Natural Features

 Forested / Unrestricted Night Sky Views

Recreation

Recreational opportunities include fishing and boating on Quemado Lake, hiking forest and lakeside trails, and RV and tent camping. 

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 

Contact Info

Important Notices

• 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.

• For fishing conditions go to wildlife.dgf.nm.gov

• For water conditions go to www.env.nm.gov

• A dump station is available at Pinon Campground (Quemado Lake) for a $15 fee.

Notifications and Alerts

• IMPORTANT : The Quemado Lake recreation area water system is operational/ water is available. Thank you for your patience !

• IMPORTANT! Due to harmful algae bloom Quemado Lake and all trails leading to and around the lake will be closed from August 6, 2026 to December 31, 2026. Juniper, Pinon and the El Caso campgrounds will remain open for camping.

Available Activities

• Boating - Boating
• Canoeing - Canoeing
• Camping - Camping
• Birding - Birding
• Biking - Biking
• Day Use Area - Day Use Area
• Fishing - Fishing
• Hiking - Hiking
• Hunting - Hunting
• Kayaking - Kayaking
• Mountain Biking - Mountain Biking
• Non-Motorized Boating - Non-Motorized Boating
• Paddle Boating - Paddle Boating
• Paddling - Paddling
• Picnicking - Picnicking
• Photography - Photography
• Scenic Drive - Scenic Drive
• Star Gazing - Star Gazing
• Wildlife Viewing - Wildlife Viewing
• Backpacking - Backpacking
• Rafting - Rafting

Directions

<p>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.</p> <p> Latitude : 34.138103 Longitude : -108.483553 Elevation : 7,899 Feet</p>

Contact Information

Phone: 575.773.4678

Rental Options

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