Hughes Mill Campground
Cibola National Forest · Magdalena, NM
Dispersed camping — conditions change
Fire restrictions, road washouts, and seasonal closures are common on public lands. Confirm current rules with the managing agency (BLM/USFS field office) before traveling. Practice Leave No Trace.
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What is dispersed camping?
Dispersed camping is primitive camping on public land outside of developed campgrounds. There are no facilities — no toilets (usually), no water, no trash service, no marked sites. You may camp anywhere within the area, usually for free, subject to the agency's rules below. Pack everything out, follow Leave No Trace, and check current conditions with the land manager before you go.
Mixed dispersed + 2 sites at 8,100 ft on Magdalena RD. Trailhead for Mt. Withington Lookout (7 mi). Vault toilet, no water.
Previously disturbed sites only
Camp ONLY in established / previously used spots. Pioneering new sites is prohibited under the management plan and subject to citation.
Pack out human waste
WAG bag (or equivalent pack-out kit) is required. Burying is not allowed in this area.
USFS Motor Vehicle Use Map required
You must use the Forest Service Motor Vehicle Use Map for this district to identify which roads allow camping. Off-MVUM driving and camping is illegal.
- Managing agency
- USFS · Magdalena Ranger District (Cibola NF)
- Designation
- Dispersed Camping Area
- Max stay
- 14 days per location
- Road access
- Graded dirt
- Distance from water (LNT)
- 100+ ft
- Vehicle notes
- 26 miles southwest of Magdalena via US 60 & FR 549
Facilities
- ✓ Vault toilet present (1 location)
- →Potable water: Potable water is not available at this site.
Resources & official references
Fire restrictions (live)
- Cibola NF — alerts and current fire orders ↗
Live alerts feed for the forest. Check before any campfire or stove use.
Official agency page
- USFS — Hughes Mill Campground ↗
Official rec-area page from the managing agency.
Field office / ranger district
- USFS Cibola National Forest ↗
Forest landing page — alerts, contact, current orders.
Leave No Trace
- Leave No Trace — 7 Principles ↗
Pack everything out, camp on durable surfaces, respect wildlife, etc.
Official sources & verification
Managed by Dispersed/Primitive
Source of truth
- Agency source page
The page our published rules and notes are derived from.
Verify by phone or mail
- Address:Magdalena, NM
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Pet Policy
Campground Rules
- No campfires allowed
In this park
Trails at Cibola National Forest
Pokerchip and Bear Scat Loop
Faulty, Canoncito and Cienega Loop
South Crest, Faulty, Cienega and CCC Trail Loop
Sandia Peak Loop via Doc Long
Switchback, Survey, North Crest, Spur Route and South Crest Loop
La Luz and Crest Spur Loop
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Hughes Mill Campground
Corn Canyon Loop
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Lost Trails
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Vick’s Peak and San Mateo Mountain Loop
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North and South Baldy Loop
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South Baldy Trail
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South Baldy via Copper Canyon
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Hunt context
Hunting unit around this campground
During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the New Mexico hunting page
