State Park
Three Rivers Campground
Lincoln National Forest · Mescalero, NM
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- Lincoln National Forest — official page
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- Address:Mescalero, NM
About
This rustic style campground has 12 sites set at the base of southern New Mexico's tallest mountain. A portion of the site is designed for Group Camping. Three Rivers is a great place to go to get away from the crowds and is located at a much lower elevation than our other campgrounds (around 5000'). From here you can access the Three Rivers trailhead (T44) into the White Mountain Wilderness is located. Access to the site and the roads throughout the site are all well maintained dirt roads. Don't miss the Three Rivers Petroglyph Site on the way in or out. ACTIVITIES Camping Hiking Horseback Riding Picnicking: Smokey Bear Ranger District picnic area.
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Amenities
Flush Toilets
Potable Water
Accessible
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Trash Service
Cell Service
Pet Policy
Pets allowed on leash
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Three Rivers Campground
Three Rivers Trail
New Mexico
11.0 mi3,770 ftgain
TrailExpert
Goat Canyon to Dry Canyon Loop
New Mexico
7.7 mi3,304 ftgain
TrailDifficult
Lookout Mountain Via Crest and Scenic Trails
New Mexico
7.6 mi2,313 ftgain
TrailDifficult
Monjeau Lookout via Crest Trail
New Mexico
12.4 mi3,494 ftgain
TrailExpert
Lookout Mountain via Sierra Blanca Trail
New Mexico
6.1 mi1,900 ftgain
TrailDifficult
Lookout Mountain via Lower Deep Freeze, Apache Bowl, and Crest and Scenic Trail Loop
New Mexico
6.0 mi2,031 ftgain
TrailDifficult
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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