Apache National Forest's Piñon Campground sits near Quemado Lake in the high-country terrain of western New Mexico, operating under US Forest Service management from May through September. Campsites include campfire rings, a dump station, and trash service, with reviewers noting consistently clean restrooms. No hookups are available, and pets are not permitted. Campers researching places to camp near Quemado will find site placement varies, with some spots offering direct lake views and others set in more open, forested terrain. Juniper Campground sits less than a half mile west for campers wanting a nearby alternative.
Description
This is a nice, quiet and clean campground nestled among pi__on and juniper trees.The camp sites are nestled among mature pi__on and juniper trees. It is tranquil and undiscovered with a few sites having a view of Quemado Lake. The campground is comprised of a family camping loop (east side)__and a group camping loop (west side).__The dump station is open and the fee is $5.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsPiñon Campground is located in New Mexico near Quemado
Directions
The campground is located southeast of Quemado, NM. Take NM 32 south 14.2 miles to Quemado Lake/NM 103 sign. At sign turn left onto NM 103 and go 4 miles to where Forest Road 13 (gravel) begins. Continue straight on FR 13 for 1.4 miles to campground sign. Turn left into campground.
Coordinates
34.138103 N
108.483553 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 7/1/26- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 7/1/26
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Toilets
- Alcohol
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 35 min from Albuquerque, NM
- 3 hrs 24 min from Santa Fe, NM
- 3 hrs 51 min from Farmington, NM
- 4 hrs 1 min from Las Cruces, NM
