Established Camping

McGaffey Campground

3 Reviews

Closed For the Season

This campground is closed for the season from October 16, 2023 through May 14, 2024.

About

USDA Forest Service

Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands

This campground is situated in what was once the historic railroad logging and sawmill town of McGaffey.__ McGaffey Campground was built in 1937 and lies west of the Continental Divide in the Zuni Mountains, at an elevation of approximately 8,000 feet.__ It is the largest of the Mt. Taylor…

Reservation Info

29 campsites, 21 picnic sites, 3 group sites. There is a 14-day stay limit for this campground; Trailers limited to less than 22 feet in length.

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Access

  • Drive-In
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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol

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3 Reviews

Robert G.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Jun. 11, 2023

Tall trees, far from I40, clean bathrooms

Great little campground if you love quiet. No hookups whatsoever so fill your water before you get here. The restrooms are some of the cleanest we’ve seen so there’s a big plus! The forest service website says 22’ max trailer but that’s not what we found! I’m in a 38’ motor home and there were…

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Month of VisitJuly
Libby A.
Reviewed Jul. 26, 2022

Great campground! Plenty of space!

We discovered McGaffey while searching for a campsite that permitted fires , and I’m so glad we did. The sites are spread out and well-maintained. There is a trail alongside for hiking or bikes. There is no water or cell service, so plan on bringing a couple gallons with you. We’ve already been…

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Month of VisitAugust
Joy I.
Reviewed Oct. 16, 2021

Entrance closed

As of 10/15 the entrance was barricaded. The website did not give closure dates.

Month of VisitNovember

Location

McGaffey Campground is located in Texas

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Directions

Take Exit 33 from I-40 east of Gallup, then drive south through Fort Wingate.__ Continue 8 more miles on SR 400 to the campground entrance on the southwest side of the road.

Coordinates

35.37072 N
108.52272 W

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