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.
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…
Kiowa and Rita Blanca Ranger District Stage 1 Fire Restriction Lifted
(Albuquerque, NM, September 25, 2026) – Due to weather patterns and increased moisture, fire officials on the Cibola National Forest are lifting fire restrictions for the Kiowa and Rita-Blanca National Grasslands effective Friday, September 25, 2026 at 8:00…
Mountainair and Sandia Ranger Districts Stage 1 Fire Restriction Lifted
(Albuquerque, NM – September 17, 2026) — The Cibola National Forest & National Grasslands terminates Stage I Fire Restrictions previously on the Mountainair, and Sandia Ranger Districts.Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. 551 and Title 36 CFR 261.50(a), the prohibitions listed in Order Number Order…
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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