Piñon Campground Introduce
Piñon Campground, located near Quemado, New Mexico, is a peaceful retreat nestled within the expansive Gila National Forest. This campground offers a serene camping experience, surrounded by the natural beauty of piñon and juniper trees, providing a tranquil escape for outdoor enthusiasts.
Camping Experience:
Piñon Campground offers a rustic camping experience, emphasizing a back-to-basics approach that allows visitors to fully appreciate the surrounding wilderness. The campground features:
- Tent Sites: Designated tent sites are available, offering a secluded and serene setting for campers to pitch their tents and enjoy the tranquility of the forest.
- Limited Amenities: As a primitive campground, Piñon offers limited amenities. Campers should be prepared to bring all necessary supplies, including water, food, and camping gear.
Activities and Attractions:
Piñon Campground's location within the Gila National Forest provides access to a variety of outdoor activities and attractions:
- Hiking: Explore the surrounding forest through various hiking trails, immersing yourself in the region's diverse flora and fauna.
- Nature Exploration: Discover the natural beauty of the area, including the unique rock formations and diverse wildlife that call the Gila National Forest home.
- Quemado Lake: Enjoy fishing, boating, and other water activities at the nearby Quemado Lake.
Promotional Information:
Escape to the tranquility of Piñon Campground and experience the rustic charm of the Gila National Forest. This campground is perfect for those seeking a secluded and nature-filled getaway. Plan your visit today and immerse yourself in the beauty of the New Mexico wilderness.
Additional Details:
Piñon Campground is a first-come, first-served campground, so it's recommended to arrive early to secure a campsite. Visitors should be prepared for primitive camping conditions and bring all necessary supplies. It is also important to practice Leave No Trace principles, ensuring the preservation of this pristine natural environment.
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Customer Reviews
Perfect everything. Had the whole place to myself and the elk that wandered through my site. The whole campground has been cleaned recently from a recent windstorm. There was still some limb debris laying around from the clean up but it makes great firewood. Met one of the Forrest service rangers there and he was super nice. Bathroom huts were clean and well taken care of. Just a great experience overall.
Pinon campground at quemado lake is a beautiful place. Our space overlooked the lake so we could see ospreys fishing and in the afternoon, the lake sparkled. At night we could hear the elk bugging back and forth. An incredible experience.
It's OK. But in need of tlc. The picnic tables are unusable as they are in dire need of paint. The fire rings are the useless dangerous kind. No real tent pads. Just sort of try and find the flattish less rock spot where.others have put down. There must have been a terrible wind storm earlier this spring. Every tree has branches torn off and it is all been piled in the drives of most all of the camp sites. A forest service guy with a tiny trailer has been zooming back and forth picking some up here and there. There is a big trailer but they aren't using it. Toilets are clean but the tp is less than useless it is so thin. Poor buildings are in poor shape. Quiet place and price is 15 or 7.50. Water. No room for big rigs unless you are in the full hook up area. Mostly car camping and some trailers. Host arrived the day we did and promptly covered the host sign.
No camp host available all throughout our four-day stay. The larger group that was next to us partied all night till about 2 in the morning no Campo stranger to quiet them down on our last night. We also had to take care of her own trash and clean our own fire pit upon arrival.
We stayed there for 4 nights. The lot that we were on was spacious! The camp host was a very nice lady! I enjoyed her company when she came around to check n see if everything was going well with us. Great hospitality, even for the outdoors! The only thing was that none of their water wells were working. But its understandable, it is the outdoors. Bring lots of water to wash with and to drink! Definitely be heading there again!
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