VALLE TIO VINCES PUBLIC CORRALS
Open year-round. No reservations; first-come, first-served only. Free camping with a 14-day stay limit. No potable water available; pack out all trash.
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…
Bighorn Campground Temporary Closure
The Gila National Forest is issuing a temporary closure order for Bighorn Campground, in effect from 8 a.m. on August 28, 2026 until rescinded. This order serves to protect public health and safety during construction activities.Alternative developed camping access is available at Cosmic…
FR 141 construction near Reserve - expect periodic delays starting October 2026
Starting early October 2026, 18 miles of Forest Road 141 (FR 141, Reserve-Beaverhead Road) will close periodically for improvements to road surface and infrastructure.
About
Valle Tio Vinces Campground sits at 8,134 feet elevation along the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail in New Mexico's Gila National Forest. This free, year-round campground serves as a base for hikers, mountain bikers, and especially equestrians traveling the CDT or exploring the surrounding high country. The campground offers four minimally developed campsites, each with a picnic table and fire ring. A vault toilet is available on-site. Two equestrian corrals with a water trough provide facilities for stock animals, though horses must be kept out of the immediate campground area. No potable water is available, so all visitors must bring their own supply. This is a pack-in, pack-out facility with a 14-day stay limit and a maximum of two vehicles per site. OHVs and ATVs are prohibited. Pets are welcome but must remain leashed.
Directions
From Quemado, travel east on US Highway 60 approximately 9 miles to one mile east of Omega. Look for the brown Valle Tio Vinces sign and turn south on Forest Road 214 toward Mangas. Continue south about 22 miles; the campground is on the west side of the road.
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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 | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (575) 773-4678 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| Gila NF - Valle Tio Vinces Campground |
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