State Park
McGaffey Campground
Cibola National Forest · Fort Wingate, NM
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About
This campground is situated in what was once the historic railroad logging and sawmill town of McGaffey. McGaffey Campground was built in 1937 and lies west of the Continental Divide in the Zuni Mountains, at an elevation of approximately 8,000 feet. It is the largest of the Mt. Taylor Ranger District campgrounds and has a volunteer host on site. Mature ponderosa pine trees provide scenic settings and shade, while small hills provide some privacy. Follow the road past the entrance, staying to the right to access the Oso and Page overnight sites.
Remember to pay attention to road conditions and your vehicle's abilities before driving off of the main road. Please be respectful of our historic heritage as you explore the area.
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Amenities
Flush Toilets
Accessible
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Trash Service
Pet Policy
Pets allowed on leash
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
In this park
Trails at Cibola National Forest
Pokerchip and Bear Scat Loop
4.2 mi587 ftmoderate
Faulty, Canoncito and Cienega Loop
8.2 mi2,749 ftdifficult
South Crest, Faulty, Cienega and CCC Trail Loop
17.7 mi4,852 ftexpert
Sandia Peak Loop via Doc Long
15.4 mi3,839 ftexpert
Switchback, Survey, North Crest, Spur Route and South Crest Loop
6.9 mi1,732 ftdifficult
La Luz and Crest Spur Loop
4.6 mi1,683 ftdifficult
Within ~30 miles
Trails near McGaffey Campground
Trail
Red Rocks at Pyramid Rock
New Mexico
3.0 mi846 ftgain
Moderate
Trail
Kit Carson Cave
New Mexico
0.6 mi89 ftgain
Easy
Trail
UNM Gallup - Fitness Trail
New Mexico
1.3 mi177 ftgain
Easy
Trail
First Mesa Trail
New Mexico
5.3 mi456 ftgain
Moderate
Trail
High Desert Trail System First and Second Mesa
New Mexico
28.0 mi2,936 ftgain
Expert
Trail
Mentmore Mountain Bike Trails
New Mexico
2.3 mi328 ftgain
Easy
Hunt context
Hunting unit around this campground
During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the New Mexico hunting page
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