Borrego Mesa
The campground is open. The vault toilet is currently not in service. Stage 1 fire restrictions are in effect through September 30, 2026, permitting fires only in designated fire rings. No potable water is available.
Temporary area, road, and trail closures for Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon post-fire impacts
U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest Service Santa Fe National ForestPecos/Las Vegas Ranger District TEMPORARY AREA, ROAD, AND TRAIL CLOSURES FOR HERMITS PEAK AND CALF CANYON POST-FIRE IMPACTSPROHIBITIONSPursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a) and (b), the following are…
Campground and Equestrian Area Closure for Field Tract, Panchuela, Jacks Creek Campgrounds
U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest ServiceSanta Fe National ForestPecos-Las Vegas Ranger DistrictCampground and Equestrian Area Closure PROHIBITIONSPursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50 (a) and (b), the following is prohibitedon the National Forest System (NFS) lands and…
All Offices Closed - April 22, 2026
OFFICE ANNOUNCEMENTThe Supervisor’s Office in Santa Fe, NM, and all district offices (Cuba, Jemez, Coyote, Española, Pecos, and Las Vegas) will be closed on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, while our customer service representatives attend annual training. We’ll be back to our regular hours on…
About
Borrego Mesa Campground sits on the edge of the Pecos Wilderness in Santa Fe National Forest, offering a quiet, primitive camping experience. The campground is designed with equestrians in mind, featuring small corrals at each site that can accommodate one or two horses. Picnic tables and fire pits are provided at every site. The campground is adjacent to the Rio Medio Trailhead, one of the major access points to the northern Pecos Wilderness. It sees light use and serves primarily as an overnight staging area for horsepacking and backpacking trips, though locals also use it for day picnicking. The setting is rustic and undeveloped compared to most Forest Service campgrounds. No potable water is available, and the vault toilet is currently not in service. Campers should come fully self-sufficient with water and sanitation supplies. There is ample space for trailers and RVs, but no hookups or dump station are provided.
Directions
Twenty miles east of Española, NM. Take State Road 503 out of Pojoaque through Nambe and Cundiyo. Just past the turnoff to Santa Cruz Lake, turn right onto Forest Road 306. After nine miles, turn right onto Forest Road 435 into the campground.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | No |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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