QUEMADO LAKE - EL CASO CG #4
Open year-round, first-come, first-served. No fees required. Harmful algal bloom advisories have affected Quemado Lake; check with Quemado Ranger District for current lake conditions before water contact activities. 14-day stay limit enforced.
Flood Watch issued October 31 at 1:38AM MDT until November 2 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Albuquerque NM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be 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 late tonight 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 generally between 1 and 2 inches near and west of the Continental Divide, except near 3 inches in favored upslope regions of the Tusas Mountains near Chama. 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. If river flooding materializes, it will likely continue into Monday evening. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Advisory issued October 30 at 11:52AM MDT until November 2 at 4:00PM MST by NWS Albuquerque NM
...The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Flood Advisory for the following rivers in New Mexico... San Francisco River at Reserve affecting Catron County. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...San Francisco River at Reserve. * WHEN...Rises on the river are expected to begin Sunday night and last through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Bankfull stage. Some minor overbank flow may begin into drainage ditches near Highway 12. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:55 AM MDT Friday the stage was 10.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.0 feet Monday morning. - Action stage is 13.0 feet. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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About
El Caso CG #4 is part of the El Caso I-IV Campground complex, located approximately 0.25 miles east of Piñon Campground at the east end of Quemado Lake in the Gila National Forest. The campground occupies a shaded valley stretching alongside an intermittent stream, with ponderosa pine and cottonwood trees providing cover. This partially developed facility appeals to visitors seeking a rustic camping experience away from the more developed Juniper Campground. The campground is popular with hunters during season, groups, and horse campers, though no equestrian facilities are provided at this location. Amenities are basic: vault toilets and picnic tables are available, but campers must bring their own drinking water and pack out all trash. Fire rings are present at sites. OHV and ATV use is prohibited within the campground. Quemado Lake itself offers fishing opportunities, though visitors should be aware that harmful algal blooms have periodically affected the lake. The Quemado Ranger District monitors water conditions and issues advisories when necessary.
Directions
From Quemado, NM, travel south on NM Highway 32 for approximately 14 miles. Turn east on Highway 103 and continue for 4 miles to Forest Road 13. Continue past the lake to reach the El Caso campgrounds.
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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 | $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 |
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