Armijo Springs Campground
A real jewel of a secluded partially developed campground in ponderosa pine. Armijo Springs Campground is a secluded quiet campground off the beaten path, yet it is not too far from Quemado Lake. It is nestled among ponderosa pines and some oak trees which provide shade and make even the hottest summer day cool and bearable. There is a natural spring nearby. This is a good site for a group activity and has room for volleyball and horseshoes.
More like this: first-come in New Mexico · free in New Mexico · tent only in New Mexico
Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | There is no fee for this campground ($0.00). |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Open |
| Forest | Gila National Forest |
| Booking | All Gila NF camping are subject to a 14-day stay limit. |
| Fees | There is no fee for this campground ($0.00). |
| Rules | There is a 14 day stay limit in all Gila National Forest campgrounds. This is a pack-it-in/pack-it-out area. Please do not throw trash in the campground. OHV/ATV use is prohibited within the campground. Hunters - please field dress your animal. Do not dump carcasses or gut piles in the campground or any trash receptacles. Animal remains will attract bears, wolves, mountain lions and coyotes. |
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Getting there
| Coordinates | 34.0925° N, 108.5667° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedD6 - Luna Rx
34 mi from the campground · 2,156 acres
- PrescribedD6 - Heifer Rx
48 mi from the campground · 3,116 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
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Armijo Springs Campground; National Forest Camping; Quemado, New Mexico
Worth a stop
- 5.2 miQuemado Lake Boat Launch ↗Boat launch
- 6.2 miLargo #14 Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 13.6 mi
Trails nearby
- 3.9 miSawmill Canyon4.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 4 miTop Tank Trail3.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 4 miLargo Canyon Trail ↗4.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 4.6 miVista Trail0.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 5 miLake Overlook1.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
Gila National Forest begins about 6.7 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 6.7 miGila National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 3,389,394 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- El Caso Lookout ComplexStructure · El Caso Lake · 4.2 mi
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Armijo Springs Campground?
No. Armijo Springs Campground is first-come, first-served. All Gila NF camping are subject to a 14-day stay limit. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: Forest Service
How much does it cost to camp at Armijo Springs Campground?
Nothing. Armijo Springs Campground is listed as free. There is no fee for this campground ($0.00).
Source: Forest Service
Is Armijo Springs Campground open right now?
Open as of Oct 26, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Armijo Springs Campground have?
5 sites.
Source: Forest Service
Can I bring an RV to Armijo Springs Campground?
Armijo Springs Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
What if Armijo Springs Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Juniper Campground (5.4 mi, partly first-come), Pinon Campground (5.7 mi, partly first-come), and El Caso I-IV Campground (6.4 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby