Quemado Lake Recreation Area

Quemado Lake Recreation Area


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The 800-acre Quemado Lake Recreation Area is located approximately 20 miles south of Quemado. The recreation area includes the 131 acre manmade trout lake with two ADA fishing piers, two boat ramps, seven developed campgrounds, one primitive campground, and links to more than seven miles of hiking trails. The lake is nestled between piñon-juniper woodlands and pine forests at an elevation of 7860 feet.

Campgrounds provide several options for the camper. All developed campgrounds feature toilets meeting American Disabilities Act (ADA) (Americans with Disabilities Association)standards for accessibility, level parking spaces, and fire rings or grills.

Developed campgrounds range from Juniper (RV hook-ups and potable water) to more primitive facilities at El Caso I-III (toilets, tables and grills). One undeveloped "throw-down" camp area (El Caso Throw-down) provides ADA accessible toilets and parking only. A septic dump station is available at Piñon Campground.

Facilities: Restrooms, picnic tables, drinking water, and fire rings are all provided at the Quemado Lake Recreation Area.

Reservations: Unknown

Best Time To Visit: Unknown

Fees: Camping fees may apply, depending on which campground you select.

Accessibility: This area is handicap accessible.

Rules: This recreation center is located within the Gila National Forest; forest regulations apply.

Directions: To reach the Quemado Lake Recreation Area from Lordsburg, take Highway 90 north to I-180 northwest to Highway 12 north, continue north to Highway 32 north and travel to Highway 103 and go 4 miles to where Forest Road 13 (gravel) begins. Continue straight on Forest Road 13 for 1.4 miles to campground sign. Turn left into campground.

To reach the Quemado Lake Recreation Area from Socorro, take I-60 west to Highway 36 south to Highway 103 and go 4 miles to where Forest Road 13 (gravel) begins. Continue straight on Forest Road 13 for 1.4 miles to campground sign. Turn left into campground.

Attractions Near
Quemado Lake Recreation Area

Armijo Springs Campground
Cibola National Forest
Cove Campground
El Caso Throwdown Campground
Juniper Campground
Pion Campground

Address

Gila National Forest - Quemado Ranger District

P.O. Box 159

Quemado, New Mexico 87829

Phone
General: (505) 773-4678
Fax: (505) 773-4114

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