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Pinon Campground (Quemado Lake)

Gila National Forest, New Mexico

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As of October 2026, Pinon Campground (Quemado Lake) is a campground in Gila National Forest, New Mexico with 2 campsites. Pinon Campground (Quemado Lake) is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Pinon Campground (Quemado Lake) is located at 34.1381° N, 108.4836° W.

people allowed on 1 of 2 sites: 30
people allowed on the largest site: 75

Pinon Campground (Quemado Lake) reservations and next available dates

October 2026

November 2026

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Stay and booking rules

Maximum reservations at once: 5 reservations
Maximum per transaction: 1 reservations per transaction

Published by Recreation.gov for Pinon Campground (Quemado Lake), read on September 29, 2026.

Campsites at Pinon Campground (Quemado Lake)

Group 2

What an RV fits

35 ft2 sites

Amenities

restrooms

At a glance: Setting: Forest.

Things to do: fishing, boating, hiking, photography, stargazing.

All sites at Pinon Campground (Quemado Lake), as listed by Recreation.gov

Site	Type	Sleeps	Max RV
Pinon Groupsite A	Group	30	35 ft
Pinon Groupsite B	Group	75	35 ft

About Pinon Campground (Quemado Lake)

Overview

Pinon Campground is a mix of first come, first served campsites and reservable group sites. The campground is located across from Juniper Campground and is less than 2 miles from Quemado Lake. For more information, you can visit our website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/gila/recarea/?recid=1964

Recreation

Recreational opportunities include fishing and boating on Quemado Lake, hiking forest and lakeside trails, and RV and tent camping.

Facilities

Tent Camping/ Trailer/RV Camping / Picnic Tables / Vault Toilets / Grills / Campfire Rings

Natural Features

Forested / Unrestricted Night Sky Views

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (575) 773-4678.

Nearby Attractions

-El Caso I-3 Campgrounds

-El Caso 4 & 5 Campgrounds

-Juniper Campground

-Quemado Lake and Day Use Area

-Boat Ramp at Quemado Lake

Rules and notices at Pinon Campground (Quemado Lake)

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 29, 2026. Check Pinon Campground (Quemado Lake) on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

All Gila National Forest sites have a 14 day stay limit.

Hunting and target shooting are prohibited in the Quemado Lake Recreation Area.

Horses are prohibited at the Pinon Campground and the Quemado Lake Recreation Area.

All pets must be on a leash except in enclosed areas.

Fires are permitted only in fire rings provided.

For fishing conditions go to wildlife.dgf.nm.gov

For water conditions go to www.env.nm.gov

A dump station is available at Pinon Campground (Quemado Lake) for a $15 fee.

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Pinon Campground (Quemado Lake) FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Pinon Campground (Quemado Lake)?

Pinon Campground (Quemado Lake) is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

How do I find last-minute availability at Pinon Campground (Quemado Lake)?

Cancellations happen frequently at Pinon Campground (Quemado Lake), especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Pinon Campground (Quemado Lake) have?

Pinon Campground (Quemado Lake) has 2 campsites.