Hiking, fire-building, and hammock camping draw visitors to Gallinas Site, a dispersed area set within Cibola National Forest at roughly 7,000 feet elevation outside Corona. The main site along Forest Road A027 has a pit toilet and bear-proof trash cans, but most of the appeal lies in the string of dirt turnoffs extending further up the road, where campers can find large, spread-out spots between junipers. Road conditions are generally manageable on dry days, though rain can introduce mud that pushes some campers to stick closer to the main area.
Crowd patterns here follow a predictable rhythm: the first site often draws a handful of rigs, while driving a mile or so further in tends to open up more room. Several reviewers note that even on busier weekends, the spacing between sites makes it easy to find solitude. Fire pits are large and plentiful, and the juniper canopy provides enough tree coverage to support hammock setups. Elizabeth T. describes it simply as "lots of big fire pits and good hammock trees."
Cell service is a practical plus here. Verizon users consistently report two or more bars within the camping area, which is worth noting for those working remotely or coordinating group trips. The nearest option for resupply is the small town of Corona to the northeast. Campers who want to explore more of the corridor can also check out Red Cloud Road Dispersed (Cibola NF), which sits to the west along the same general route. Gallinas Site rewards campers willing to drive past the first turnoff and find their own patch of forest.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsGallinas Site is located in New Mexico near Corona
Coordinates
34.22031119 N
105.6502168 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/3/26
VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 12 usersLast on 8/3/26- AT&T5GGood Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/3/26
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 12 usersLast on 8/3/26
- AT&T5GGood Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
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Drive Time
- 1 hr 42 min from Albuquerque, NM
- 1 hr 50 min from Santa Fe, NM
- 2 hrs 37 min from Las Cruces, NM
- 2 hrs 45 min from El Paso, TX
