State Park
Iron Gate Campground
Tererro, NM
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- Address:Tererro, NM
About
Located above 9,000 feet, Iron Gate Campground is an excellent spot to access the Pecos Wilderness for day hiking and horseback riding. Uses: camping, hiking, horseback riding. Facilities: 14 units, vaulted toilets, trash bin, tables, fire pit/grill, 4 horse corrals. NO WATER. Special Instructions: Maximum recommended length for vehicle and horse trailer is 30 feet. Forest Road 223 very rough and not recemmeded for low clearance vehicles. 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 at www.lnt.org. NO ATVs ALLOWED IN CAMPGROUND
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Amenities
Flush Toilets
Potable Water
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Trash Service
Pet Policy
Pets allowed on leash
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
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Hamilton Mesa via Iron Gate Campground
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Beatty's Trail
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Truchas Lakes
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Beatty's, Jack's Creek, Skyline and Pecos Trail Loop
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North Truchas Peak Backpacking Trip
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During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the New Mexico hunting page
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