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7 Reviews

Reviewed Apr. 10, 2022

Ruff road ahead

It's a nice little place tucked away in the woods. The road to get there is a bit rough, hence the title. By no means, Not a road for a large trailer or 5th wheel. Wild life everywhere..

Month of VisitNovember
  • Review photo of Iron Gate Campground by Frank and Olga C., April 10, 2022
Reviewed Jul. 8, 2021

The best campground in NM

We camp here as often as possible! Often we use it as a base camp to start over night backpacking trips in the Pecos. It's tucked away, so there are usually few other campers. It's a nice hike down to the river from Iron Gate, too. If there is mud, it could be very difficult getting into the campground without a 4x4.

Month of VisitApril
Reviewed Sep. 23, 2020

Solid Spot

Road isn’t terrible going up, saw many 2WD vehicles. Good amount of spots but many have no shade/not level. Decent amount of traffic too. For being way out there there’s a lot of day hikers. Overall a fun weekend spot though.

  • Review photo of Iron Gate Campground by Nathan M., September 23, 2020
  • Review photo of Iron Gate Campground by Nathan M., September 23, 2020
Reviewed Apr. 5, 2020

Remote campground

Enjoyed the hiking trails. Definitely difficult in a car. We made it barely. A nice remote campground. Saw quite a few backpackers   Looking forward to camping there again this year now that we have a truck

Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Iron Gate Campground by Karen  N., April 5, 2020
  • Review photo of Iron Gate Campground by Karen  N., April 5, 2020
  • Review photo of Iron Gate Campground by Karen  N., April 5, 2020
  • Review photo of Iron Gate Campground by Karen  N., April 5, 2020
Reviewed Apr. 21, 2019

Great Base Camp for Backpacking Trips

We spent one night in Iron Gate before embarking on a three-day backpacking/camping adventure. Campground was well maintained, had plenty of clean restrooms and parking. Agree with the other reviewer... a low-profile vehicle will have a tough time making it up the hill to the campground, especially in rainy/snowy weather.

Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Iron Gate Campground by Lisa C., April 21, 2019
  • Review photo of Iron Gate Campground by Lisa C., April 21, 2019
Reviewed Sep. 28, 2017

Great campground

Site isn't easy to get to for low clearance vehicles. During rainy seasons, ruts form with deep mud on some spots driving up. Once at site, there are about 14 spaces, reasonably spaced apart in some areas.The trees are beautiful and wild flowers grow around. Great hiking trails are near by taking you up to some great scenic outlooks over the mountain sides. The toilets are scary, not my first choice but good to have I guess. I don't recall the fee being too much per night, I want to say $4/day. Tent camping and popups/small campers are fine. No room for RV's and larger travel trailers.

Month of VisitAugust