Established Camping
Cove Day Use Area
Cove Day Use Area is located in the Gila National Forest, featuring 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. Nearby, visitors can explore the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument and the Catwalk National Recreation Trail.
Description
National Forest
Gila National Forest
This Day Use area provides visitors with a nice easy lake access. This is no longer a camping area. It is primarily a lake access area with a large parking area suitable for Day Use Only. Boat parking is available.
Location
Cove Day Use Area is located in New Mexico
Directions
Just west of Quemado, NM, go south on NM 32 for 14.2 miles to Quemado Lake/NM 103 sign. At the sign go east on NM 103 for 4 miles to where Forest Road 13 (gravel) begins. Maps are currently being developed for the recreation area.
Coordinates
34.13688625 N
108.49072528 W
Access
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Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 33 min from Albuquerque
- 3 hrs 23 min from Santa Fe
- 3 hrs 50 min from Farmington
- 4 hrs from Las Cruces
