Three Rivers
Open year-round, first-come first-served. Stage 1 fire restrictions are currently in effect for Lincoln National Forest due to high fire danger. No potable water on site.
Flood Watch issued July 20 at 4:48PM MDT until July 21 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of central New Mexico, including the following area, South Central Mountains. * WHEN...Tuesday afternoon. * 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. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Another round of showers and thunderstorms are expected on Tuesday afternoon across the South Central Mountains. Storms will move toward the north and northwest around 5 to 10 mph. Rainfall rates over 1 inch per hour are expected in the stronger storms. Rapid runoff will lead to flash flooding, especially where the ground is saturated from recent heavy rainfall. This includes downstream of the South Fork and Salt burn scars. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Three Rivers Campground is a rustic Forest Service facility nestled at approximately 5,000 feet on the eastern slopes of the Sacramento Mountains within Lincoln National Forest. The campground provides 12 individual sites plus a group camping area, each equipped with picnic tables and fire rings. Horse corrals make this a favored staging point for equestrian users heading into the backcountry. The primary draw is access to the Three Rivers Trail (T44), which climbs into the White Mountain Wilderness toward some of the highest terrain in southern New Mexico. On the drive in, campers pass the Three Rivers Petroglyph Site, a BLM-managed area featuring over 21,000 petroglyphs carved by the Jornada Mogollon people. The campground operates year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. Campers should bring their own drinking water as none is available on site. The final 7 miles of Forest Road 579 are unpaved but well-maintained dirt suitable for most vehicles, though RVs are limited to 25 feet.
Directions
From US 54, turn east onto Forest Road 579 at the Three Rivers Petroglyph Site sign (24 miles south of Carrizozo or 18 miles north of Tularosa). Travel 13 miles to the campground; the last 7 miles are unpaved but well-maintained.
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 | $15 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 25ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 25ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Useful Links
| Lincoln NF - Three Rivers Campground |
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