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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: Gila National Forest : Recreation Group - Quemado Lake Recreation Area . Recreational opportunities include fishing and boating on Quemado Lake, hiking forest and lakeside trails, and RV and tent camping. Tent Camping/ Trailer/RV Camping / Picnic Tables / Vault Toilets / Grills / Campfire Rings. Forested / Unrestricted Night Sky Views. For facility specific information, please call (575) 773-4678. -El Caso I-3 Campgrounds. -El Caso 4 & 5 Campgrounds.

Reservable25 sites
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Pinon CG Sign
Steven Van-Si

Campsites

Tent-only15
RV, no hookups8
group shelter nonelectric2
Total25

Amenities & rules

Pets allowedCampfires allowedRVs & trailersTents

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.

Compiled from site-level records; individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

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.

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Data source: Recreation.gov RIDB, retrieved August 30, 2026. The Campsite Atlas is an independent publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Recreation.gov or any federal agency. Always confirm critical details on the official Recreation.gov page before you travel.