Head Of Ditch
Open year-round, first-come first-served. Forest-wide Stage 1 fire restrictions are in effect through September 30, 2026, limiting campfires to designated fire structures at developed campgrounds only.
Flood Watch issued October 30 at 12:31AM MDT until November 2 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Albuquerque NM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of north central, northwest, and west central New Mexico, including the following areas, in north central New Mexico, Far Northwest Highlands, Jemez Mountains, Northwest Highlands and Tusas Mountains Including Chama. In northwest New Mexico, Chuska Mountains and Northwest Plateau. In west central New Mexico, San Francisco River Valley, Southwest Mountains, West Central Highlands, West Central Mountains and West Central Plateau. * WHEN...From early Sunday morning through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Another round of widespread rainfall is expected Sunday into Monday with rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches near and west of the Continental Divide. This rainfall will occur over very saturated soils which will increase runoff. These are also areas that are still recovering from the last flood event. River rises are likely, but rises are not expected to be as high as the last flood event. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Cannabis Possession Prohibited
Order 03-00-00-21-002 prohibits possessing, storing, or transporting a cannabis plant, any part of a cannabis plant, or any substance derived from a cannabis plant within the Southwestern Region National Forests in the State of New Mexico and the National Grasslands in the states of Texas and…
Mogollon Box Day Use Area gate closure
Due to high stream flows on the Gila River that have overflowed onto roadways within the Mogollon Box Day Use Area, the vehicle access gate into the day use area was closed on October 23, 2026. Water flowing over the roadway and deposited silt and other debris are a hazard to vehicle entrapment.…
About
Head of the Ditch Campground is a free primitive campground located in the Gila National Forest, situated in a scenic valley approximately 1.5 miles west of historic Luna, New Mexico along US Highway 180. The campground sits at 7,187 feet elevation and takes its name from the irrigation ditch that originates at this location. Tall pines, oaks, cottonwoods, and willows provide shade throughout the camping area, with a large open space complementing the individual sites. The campground offers basic amenities including a vault toilet and picnic tables. Potable water is not available, so campers must bring their own water supply. This is a pack-in/pack-out area with no trash service provided. The campground is generally open year-round and operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no fees or reservations required. A 14-day stay limit applies, and each campsite is limited to two vehicles. Pets are welcome but must remain leashed. OHV and ATV use is prohibited within the campground. The campground is marked with a blue campground sign rather than the standard Forest Service brown sign.
Directions
Located 1.5 miles west of Luna, New Mexico on US Highway 180. The campground is marked with a blue campground sign.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| 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 | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (575) 773-4678 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| Gila NF - Head of the Ditch Campground | |
| Gila NF Alerts |
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