OJO REDONDO
Open for the season. The campground operates from May 15 through October 15, weather and road conditions permitting. No potable water or trash services; campers must bring water and pack out all trash.
Flash Flood Warning issued July 22 at 2:40PM MDT until July 22 at 5:45PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
FFWABQ The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... South Central Cibola County in west central New Mexico... * Until 545 PM MDT. * At 240 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.75 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area, and soils are already saturated from rainfall yesterday. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Mainly rural areas of South Central Cibola County. The El Malpais National Monument area betweeen and near New Mexico State Routes 53 and 117. This also includes the La Ventana Natural Arch and The Narrows recreational areas.
Flood Watch issued July 22 at 11:45AM MDT until July 22 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of northwestern, west-central NM, and the Southwest Mountains. * WHEN...Until 10 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Repeated rounds of showers and thunderstorms with rainfall rates in excess of 1 inch per hour may lead to rapid runoff and flash flooding. Areas that have recently received heavy rainfall will be more susceptible to flash flooding impacts. - 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…
About
Ojo Redondo Campground is a free, primitive camping destination in the Zuni Mountains of Cibola National Forest, positioned southwest of Mt. Sedgwick, the highest peak in the range. At 8,900 feet elevation, the campground sits among ponderosa pine, Douglas fir, and aspen trees with a scenic meadow adjacent to the camping area. The campground offers dispersed-style camping with basic amenities. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and fire ring with grill for cooking. Vault toilets are provided, but there is no potable water or trash service, so campers must bring adequate water and pack out all refuse. Access requires travel on forest roads that can be affected by weather conditions. The campground serves as a base for hiking and mountain biking in the Zuni Mountains. The high elevation provides cool summer temperatures but can see early season snow.
Directions
Take Exit 53 at Thoreau and drive south on NM State Highway 612 past Bluewater Lake. The road becomes FR178 at the Forest boundary. Continue south on FR178 for 8 miles to the junction with FR480. Turn east (left) and drive two miles to the campground entrance on the right.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| 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 | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (505) 287-8833 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Ojo Redondo Campground |
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