Can you reserve a site at Winsor Ridge Trailhead?

No. Winsor Ridge Trailhead is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Winsor Ridge Trailhead

Facility · New Mexico ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Santa Fe National Forest (NF) · Open Access

8,170 ft
Elevation

Winsor Ridge Trailhead is access point for Winsor Ridge Trail #271 and trail to Panchuela Campground and Trailhead. Located 20 miles north of Pecos on NM 63. Uses: Hiking, Backpacking, Horseback Riding. Facilities: vaulted toilet, trash bins, trailhead kiosk, parking for passenger vehiles & trailers. Special Considerations: Users are encouraged to recycle and pack out trash. Please visit the Leave No Trace website for more information about frontcountry and backcountry outdoor ethics www.lnt.org.

Getting there

35.81260, -105.65977 · 35°48'45.4"N 105°39'35.2"W

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Typical weather

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1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 7.1 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 Winsor Ridge Trailhead

Can you reserve a site at Winsor Ridge Trailhead?: No. Winsor Ridge Trailhead is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Winsor Ridge Trailhead also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Winsor Ridge Trailhead's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

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Restrictions:

Camping and campfires are prohibited in the following areas: Beatty’s Flats
Pecos Falls
within 50 feet of a trail, stream, or river
within 200 feet of a lake
All garbage and refuse must be packed out. Do not bury garbage or try to burn aluminum.
Mechanized equipment (including chainsaws) is prohibited in Wilderness areas.
Do not shortcut switchbacks on trails.
Possessing, storing, or transporting any part of a tree or plant is prohibited, with the exception of dead and down wood for campfires.
Do not tie horses to trees for more than 2 hours. Use highlines or pickets.
The maximum group size for camping, hiking, or riding is 15 people, whether for day or overnight use.
The maximum number of pack and saddle stock allowed in a group is 15.
Camping for more than 14 consecutive days in one place is not allowed.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Winsor Ridge Trailhead

Panchuela 1.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Jacks Creek Group Area 2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Holy Ghost Group Area 3.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Cowles Campground 0.3 mi · Campground
Winsor Creek Fishing Area and Trailhead 1.1 mi · Facility
Panchuela Trailhead 1.3 mi · Facility
Jacks Creek Horse Camp 1.5 mi · Facility
Jacks Creek Trailhead 1.5 mi · Facility
Iron Gate Trailhead 2.9 mi · Facility
Holy Ghost Trailhead 3.8 mi · Facility
Links Tract Campground 3.9 mi · Campground
Windy Bridge Picnic Site 8.3 mi · Facility

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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