Pinon Campground (Quemado Lake)
Campground · 25 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Apache National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 25
- Bookable sites
- up to 75
- People per site
- 7,886 ft
- Elevation
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: Gila National Forest : Recreation Group - Quemado Lake Recreation Area
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
The facts
- 25 bookable sites
- Up to 75 people per site
- Loops: Pinon
Site types
- 15 Tent Only Nonelectric
- 8 RV Nonelectric
- 2 Group Shelter Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Shade
- Pets allowed
- Water hookups — not available
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, sewer hookups.
25 campsites at Pinon Campground (Quemado Lake)
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Grade | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinon Groupsite A | — | Group Shelter Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 30 | 🐾 |
| Pinon Groupsite B | — | Group Shelter Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 75 | 🐾 |
| 37 | Pinon | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 0 | 🐾 |
| 38 | Pinon | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 0 | 🐾 |
| 39 | Pinon | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 0 | 🐾 |
| 40 | Pinon | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 0 | 🐾 |
| 41 | Pinon | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 0 | 🐾 |
| 42 | Pinon | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 0 | 🐾 |
| 43 | Pinon | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 0 | 🐾 |
| 44 | Pinon | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 0 | 🐾 |
| 45 | Pinon | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 0 | 🐾 |
| 46 | Pinon | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 0 | 🐾 |
| 47 | Pinon | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 0 | 🐾 |
| 48 | Pinon | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 0 | 🐾 |
| 49 | Pinon | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 0 | 🐾 |
| 50 | Pinon | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 0 | 🐾 |
| 51 | Pinon | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 0 | 🐾 |
| 52 | Pinon | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 0 | 🐾 |
| 53 | Pinon | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 0 | 🐾 |
| 54 | Pinon | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 0 | 🐾 |
| 55 | Pinon | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 0 | 🐾 |
| 56 | Pinon | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 0 | 🐾 |
| 57 | Pinon | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 0 | 🐾 |
| 58 | Pinon | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 0 | 🐾 |
| 59 | Pinon | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 0 | 🐾 |
Getting there
The campground is located 14.2 miles south of Quemado. Take NM 32 south to Quemado Lake/NM 103 sign. Turn left onto NM 103 and drive 4 miles to Quemado Lake/Forest Road 13. NM103 ends when the paved road turns to gravel. The gravel road is an indication that you are now driving on Forest Road 13. Continue driving on Forest Road 13 for 1.4 miles to reach the Pinon Campground. Turn left into the campground.
Latitude : 34.138103 Longitude : -108.483553 Elevation : 7,899 Feet
34.13810, -108.48355 · 34°8'17.2"N 108°29'0.8"W
Typical weather
Typically 85°F in Jul, down to 46°F in Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 46 | 50 | 58 | 66 | 75 | 84 | 85 | 82 | 77 | 68 | 56 | 46 |
| Low °F | 15 | 19 | 23 | 27 | 34 | 43 | 52 | 51 | 43 | 31 | 22 | 16 |
| Precip in | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 1.9 | 2.9 | 1.9 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 14.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Map
Fees and stay limits
Payments made for first come, first served sites must be made using cash or check. Exact change is required. There is a self-pay fee station at the entrance of the campground.
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
More photos
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Common questions about Pinon Campground (Quemado Lake)
- Can you reserve a site at Pinon Campground (Quemado Lake)?
- Yes, Pinon Campground (Quemado Lake) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Pinon Campground (Quemado Lake) have?
- 25 sites.
- Are pets allowed at Pinon Campground (Quemado Lake)?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Pinon Campground (Quemado Lake).
- Does Pinon Campground (Quemado Lake) have hookups?
- No hookups are recorded here.
- Are campfires allowed at Pinon Campground (Quemado Lake)?
- Campfires are allowed at Pinon Campground (Quemado Lake). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Camping near Pinon Campground (Quemado Lake)
- Juniper Campground (Quemado Lake) 0.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Luna Lake 40.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Piñon Campground less than 0.1 mi · Campground
- Juniper Campground 0.3 mi · Campground
- Quemado Lake Recreation Area 0.5 mi · Facility
- El Caso I-IV Campground 0.8 mi · Campground
- Armijo Springs Campground 5.7 mi · Campground
- Valle Tio Vinces Campground 10.5 mi · Campground
- Apache Creek Campground 22.9 mi · Facility
- Datil Well Recreation Area Campground 35.8 mi · Campground
- Head of the Ditch Campground 36.4 mi · Campground
- Gwynn Tank Campground 41.6 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone 575.773.4678
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-07-09.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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