El Morro Campground
Campground · New Mexico ·
Managed by the National Park Service
El Morro National Monument (National Monument) · Open Access
- 7,203 ft
- Elevation
El Morro operates a nine-site campground 7 days/week, year-round. First come-first served. Each site has a graveled tent pad, picnic table and ground grill for fires. During the warmer months, water is available at spigots that are centrally located along the campground loop road. Once the overnight low's begin to reach freezing temperatures, water is turned off for the season. There are no hookups for RVs. The length limit on all motor homes is 27 feet overall. One site, #5, is handicapped accessible.
Getting there
From Albuquerque, NM, or from the east: take Interstate 40 west to Grants. At exit 81, go south on Highway 53 for 42 miles to El Morro National Monument.
From Flagstaff, AZ, or from the west: take Interstate 40 east to Gallup. At exit 20, go south on Highway 602 for about 31 miles. Turn east (left) onto Highway 53. El Morro is 25 more miles.
When you turn onto the El Morro park road, take a left at the sign towards the campground. The campground is 300 yards ahead.
35.03689, -108.33681 · 35°2'12.8"N 108°20'12.5"W
Typical weather
Typically 85°F in Jul, down to 44°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 44 | 47 | 55 | 64 | 72 | 83 | 85 | 82 | 77 | 66 | 54 | 44 |
| Low °F | 14 | 19 | 23 | 28 | 35 | 43 | 51 | 50 | 43 | 31 | 21 | 14 |
| Precip in | 1.0 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 2.3 | 2.7 | 1.4 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 1.0 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.7 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about El Morro Campground
- Can you reserve a site at El Morro Campground?
- No. El Morro Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
Camping near El Morro Campground
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- El Morro Visitor Center 0.7 mi · Facility
- Ojo Redondo Campground 15.4 mi · Facility
- McGaffey Campground 25.3 mi · Campground
- Quaking Aspen Campground 28 mi · Campground
- El Malpais Visitor Center 29.3 mi · Facility
- Joe Skeen Campground 29.8 mi · Campground
- Lobo Canyon Picnic ground 37 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone (505) 783-4226
- Email wendy_gordge@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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