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Bear Trap Campground

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Bear Trap Campground near Magdalena, NM, is surrounded by rugged terrain with a mix of forested areas and open spaces. Temperatures can range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit during winter to highs in the 80s in summer. Campers can explore the nearby Cibola National Forest and the Very Large Array, a renowned astronomical radio observatory.

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Bear Trap Campground is located in New Mexico

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Coordinates

33.88330925 N
107.51527928 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
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  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

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  • Verizon
    Fair
  • AT&T
    Good
  • T-Mobile
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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • Picnic Table
  • Phone Service
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

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Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.

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3 Reviews

Dennis P.
Reviewed Jul. 27, 2023

Burned!

Th e area has been burned in the 2022 fires. The road was closed for a long time, and if it is open now, there will be floods in the burn scar. Check with the Forest Service for more info before you go. Mimbres Ranger District of the Gila National Forest.

Odyssey A.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Oct. 28, 2019

Great little spot

We stopped here after the Hot Air Ballon Fiesta. Didn’t think we’d find anything but glad we were wring lovely colors here with fall!

  • Review photo of Bear Trap Campground by Odyssey A., October 28, 2019
  • Review photo of Bear Trap Campground by Odyssey A., October 28, 2019
  • Review photo of Bear Trap Campground by Odyssey A., October 28, 2019
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K
Reviewed Aug. 2, 2019

One of my favorite hidden back-country gems

One of my favorite hidden gems! There are no frills here...just 4 camp sites and a pit toilet in an isolated setting. No water. Pack in-pack out. The drive up to the camp ground is rough and narrow with some hair-pin turns (and spectacular views!), but it is passable (we have an old Honda CRV AWD and pull a small trailer)...just don't plan on getting there fast. I would not recommend trying the road with an RV. The camp sites are spacious, mostly flat, and provide a lovely view of the mountainside. At about 8500 ft MSL elevation, it is cool up there! August nights are very comfortable; by September, the nights are chilly. There are plenty of hiking trails and old forest-service roads to explore and even a near-by geocache (if you do that).

  • Review photo of Bear Trap Campground by Kristine C., August 2, 2019
  • Review photo of Bear Trap Campground by Kristine C., August 2, 2019

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  • Are fires allowed at Bear Trap Campground?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Bear Trap Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.