QUAKING ASPEN
Open for the season. The campground operates May 1 through October 15. Stage 1 fire restrictions are in effect on the Mt. Taylor Ranger District through August 31, 2026; campfires are permitted only in agency-provided fire rings at developed campgrounds.
Flood Watch issued September 18 at 11:52AM MDT until September 19 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of west central and northwest New Mexico as well as the South Central Mountains and Eastern Lincoln County. This includes the Ruidoso area burn scars. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Soils are very saturated from days of soaking rainfall. Rainfall rates of 1 to 1.5 inches per hour may occur with storms Friday afternoon and evening. Wildfire burn scars, urban areas, communities with underdeveloped infrastructure, complex terrain, and areas where the ground is already saturated are most at risk for rapid runoff and flash flooding. Storms across western New Mexico will end during the evening, but storms could persist as late as Midnight in the Lincoln County portion of the Watch. - http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood
Flood Advisory issued September 18 at 5:02PM MDT until September 18 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...East Central McKinley County in west central New Mexico... * WHEN...Until 800 PM MDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 502 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause arroyo and small stream flooding. Between 0.75 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Mainly rural areas of East Central McKinley County. - 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
Quaking Aspen Campground sits in a shaded grove of quaking aspen and mature ponderosa pine trees in the Zuni Mountains of western New Mexico. The elevation and forest cover provide welcome relief from summer heat in the surrounding desert lowlands. The campground is managed by the Mt. Taylor Ranger District of the Cibola National Forest. This is a primitive, first-come, first-served campground with basic amenities. Each site has a picnic table and vault toilets are available, but there is no potable water on site, so campers must bring an adequate supply. The campground is accessible via State Route 400, approximately 6 miles south of the historic Fort Wingate community. Recreation opportunities in the area include hiking and mountain biking on nearby trails. The campground operates seasonally from May 1 through October 15 and has a 14-day stay limit. Trailer length is restricted to under 22 feet due to site and road limitations.
Directions
From I-40, take Exit 33 (Fort Wingate). Drive south through Fort Wingate and continue approximately 6 miles on SR 400. The campground entrance is on the west side of the road.
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 | $10 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | 22ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (505) 287-8833 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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