Dispersed
El Rito Campground
NM
Dispersed camping — confirm current rules
This is a dispersed-camping point on public land. Fire restrictions, road conditions, and access change seasonally. Verify with the managing agency before traveling.
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Managed by Dispersed/Primitive
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- Agency source page
The page our published rules and notes are derived from.
About
Located near the town of El Rito, this area is often crowded in summer due to its popularity. The campground is situated along the bank of the El Rito Creek. 11 campsites at 7600 feet with excellent hiking and fishing access.
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Campground Rules
- Campfire rules vary by season + location — verify current fire restrictions with the managing agency before lighting
Within ~30 miles
Trails near El Rito Campground
Yeso
New Mexico
6.2 mi36 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy
Continental Divide Trail
New Mexico
84.8 mi7,986 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Expert
4Th of July
New Mexico
2.9 mi381 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy
Canjilon Lakes and Canijilon Mountain Loop
New Mexico
8.2 mi1,801 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Difficult
Kitchen Mesa Trail at Ghost Ranch
New Mexico
3.7 mi951 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Moderate
Matrimonial Point Trail
New Mexico
2.3 mi312 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy
Hunt context
Hunting units around this campground
During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the New Mexico hunting page
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