USDA Forest Service
11 campsites at 7600' with excellent hiking and fishing access, this area is often crowded in summer
TravelerCampsites are closed due to mistreatment-- signs indicate too much partying, ATVs, and trash. Campsites are closed for wilderness restoration but parking/camping off the main road is possible. No services.
TravelerSome sites sit right on the creek. Sites are spread out along a dirt road, so many sites are secluded from neighbors. Both times we have visited we have cleaned up sites after previous visitors left trash everywhere. Seems to be a common problem, which is too bad because it is a pretty place and…
ScoutWe camped at one of the large, grassy sites right off of the road. All sites had a beautiful rocky creek running nearby, picnic tables and lots of flat ground perfect for Campers or rvs. The only downside was the fine sand/dust that was constantly kicked up from cars passing by. I’m sure that will…
El Rito Campground is located in New Mexico
5 miles northwest of El Rito via NM 110 & FR 559
36.40035815 N
106.25366497 W
