Iron Gate
Closed — Closed for the season. Opens in May and operates through November, weather permitting. First-come, first-served, no reservations.
Fireworks, Explosives and Sparks Restrictions
To prevent fires and for public safety order 03-00-23-001 prohibits to 1) possess, discharge, or use any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic devices; 2) use explosives; or 3) operate an internal or external combustion engine without a spark arresting devic
Motor Vehicle Order Road Restrictions
The purpose of this Order is for the protection of public health and safety and prohibits:
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 s
Seasonal Road Closures
Due to winter weather conditions, the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) will close some forest roads susceptible to damage to protect public health and safety, infrastructure, and natural resources.
Temporary Area Closure for the Tesuque Peak Powerline on the Espanola Ranger District
The area in the vicinity of Tesuque Peak Powerline is temporarily closed for a powerline rebuild and restoration project.
Jemez Cave Closure
The purpose of this Order is to provide natural and cultural resource protection for the Jemez Cave and for public safety and welfare until current damage to natural and cultural resources can be assessed and a long-term management strategy developed.
Occupancy and Use Restrictions Order for the Santa Fe National Forest
The Santa Fe National Forest has the need to limit the stay of the visitors to lessen the opportunity of residency; and to comply with State Law prohibiting the consumption of alcoholic beverages by persons under the age of 21; and to protect general visitors sensitive to public nudity from human
Order Prohibiting Possession of Domestic Sheep or Goats within the Pecos Wilderness
The purpose of this Order is to protect bighorn sheep from diseases transmitted by domestic sheep and goats.
Special Closure for the Santa Fe Watershed on the Espanola Ranger District
Special Closure Order for the Santa Fe watershed
Santa Fe Watershed Closure Order on the Espanola Ranger District
WHEREAS, bathing, fishing, camping, picnicking, and other forms of human occupancy of the Santa Fe River Watershed in the Santa Fe National Forest, causes pollution of the water flowing therein used by the residents of Santa Fe, New Mexico , for drinking and domestic purposes, to a degree threate
About
Located high in the Santa Fe National Forest at over 9,000 feet elevation, Iron Gate Campground provides convenient access to the scenic Pecos Wilderness. The campground offers 14 individual campsites, each equipped with a picnic table and fire pit with grill. Four horse corrals are available for equestrian campers, making this a popular destination for horseback riders exploring the wilderness trails. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations accepted. Basic amenities include vault toilets and trash bins, but there is no potable water available, so campers must bring their own. The site is reached via Forest Road 223, which is very rough and not suitable for low clearance vehicles or RVs. Maximum recommended vehicle and trailer length is 30 feet. Open seasonally from May through November weather permitting, Iron Gate serves as an excellent staging area for wilderness adventures. The campground enforces quiet hours from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m., limits sites to 3 vehicles each, and prohibits ATVs. A livestock gate on Forest Road 223 may be encountered; visitors should pass through and close it behind them.
Directions
23 miles north of Pecos on NM 63 and Forest Road 223. FR 223 is very rough and not recommended for low clearance vehicles or RVs.
Nearby Campgrounds
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $4 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | 30ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (505) 438-5300 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| Iron Gate Trailhead | |
| View on Recreation.gov |
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