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Established Camping

Borrego Mesa Campground

5 Reviews

About

National Forest

The Borrego Mesa Campground is located close to several trailheads leading into the north half of the Pecos Wilderness. Amenitites include picnic tables, firepits and small corrals at each site suitable for one or two horses. The Vaulted toilet is currently not in service. Adjacent to and south of the campground is the Rio Medio Trailhead, one of the major trailheads into the Pecos Wilderness. The campground is rather primitive and little used, and is much less developed than most. It is primarily used for picnicking by locals from nearby communities, and also serves those who use it for an overnight stay before embarking on a horsepack or backpack into the Pecos. There is ample space for trailer/RV camping, but no dump station is available. There is no potable water and no Campground Host.

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Location

Borrego Mesa Campground is located in New Mexico

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Directions

Twenty miles east of Española NM. To get to Borrego Mesa, take State Road 503 out of Pojoaque through Nambe and Cundiyo. Just past the turn off to the west to Santa Cruz Lake you will see the junction with Forest Road 306. Turn right on FR 306. Just after nine miles turn right on Forest Road 435 into the Borrego Mesa campground.

Coordinates

35.9778277 N
105.77308836 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Hike-In
    Backcountry sites.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Poor
  • Verizon
    Unknown
  • AT&T
    Unknown
  • T-Mobile
    Unknown

Site Types

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

Features

For Campers

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

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5 Reviews

Katherine C.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Aug. 1, 2023

Solid Spot

Campground is a little off the beaten path, about 30m from the High Drive highway. Dirt roads were nothing to worry about, should be fine for any SUV or sedan. Campground itself is on ranch land (keep an eye out for cows) and does have trash around, but nothing too bad. Bathroom is very much out of order.

Month of VisitSeptember
JThe Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Apr. 28, 2022

a bit beat up

This is a great spot with wonderful huge ponderosa pines all around, but there has been a bunch of shooting up the toilets and there is a fair amount of trash around.  Still we had it to ourselves during the week, and could find a spot that was clean and fit our teardrop trailer.  it would be difficult to get an fullsize RV up there at all.  The road is rather arduous especially because of the fairly recent fire damage.  Still is was a peaceful place with lots of nice walking around.

Month of VisitMay
Mac M.
Reviewed Sep. 19, 2021

Better than expected

I wasn’t sure what to think of the site before coming, but it was pretty and the road in wasn’t that bad. There were a good number of yellow jackets around. It wasn’t very quiet due to ATVs and chainsaws. The site had some trash and I wasn’t able to help pick up all of it but it wasn’t so much that it was bothersome. It was really nice that there was only one other site being used and they were at the opposite end so I couldn’t see or hear them. The bathroom isn’t in service right now either, but for one night it was a nice site!

Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of Borrego Mesa Campground by Mac M., September 19, 2021
  • Review photo of Borrego Mesa Campground by Mac M., September 19, 2021
Jeff K.
Reviewed Apr. 28, 2020

Great campsite!!

Good road all the way in. About a 15min drive from the highway. Only 5 or 6 sites. Close to the Rio Mario Trail trailhead. Campsite is at elevation over 8,000ft so it can get chilly at night. Worked great for tent camping. Sites have a small horse pen but you would need to make a gate on them. Not good for big LQ horse trailers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are fires allowed at Borrego Mesa Campground?

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

Does Borrego Mesa Campground have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Borrego Mesa Campground does not have wifi.