VALLE TIO VINCES PUBLIC CORRALS
Open — Open year-round for first-come, first-served camping. No reservations. 14-day stay limit applies.
Fireworks, Explosives and Sparks Restrictions
To prevent fires and for public safety order 03-00-23-001 prohibits to 1) possess, discharge, or use any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic devices; 2) use explosives; or 3) operate an internal or external combustion engine without a spark arresting devic
Motor Vehicle Order Road Restrictions
The purpose of this Order is for the protection of public health and safety and prohibits:
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 s
Small Business Timber Sale 5-year Recomputation
Under provisions of the Small Business Timber Sale Program, Forest Service and Small Business Administration (SBA) policies provide for recomputation of the small business share of National Forest timber sale offerings every five years.
Quemado Lake Closure
Quemado Lake and nearby recreation areas are closed due to harmful algal blooms. See full alert for more information.
Harmful algae detected in Quemado and Snow lakes
The New Mexico Environment Department is warning visitors to use caution at Quemado Lake, Snow Lake, and Hopewell Lake due to the formation of harmful algae blooms.
Gila National Forest to begin prescribed fires
Gila National Forest is planning prescribed fire operations this fall, pending all required approvals. We estimate this work to continue through the spring as weather conditions allow.
About
Valle Tio Vinces Public Corrals is a rustic, partially developed campground located along the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail in the remote backcountry of Gila National Forest. Positioned at 8,134 feet elevation, this free campground offers four designated campsites, each equipped with picnic tables and fire rings. The campground features horse corrals with water troughs (water availability depends on conditions) and a vault toilet, making it particularly popular with equestrians, mountain bikers following the Great Divide route, and thru-hikers on the Continental Divide Trail. The campground operates year-round on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations. There is no potable water available, so visitors must bring their own. Pack in/pack out rules apply as there is no trash service. Dispersed camping is permitted in the surrounding area for those seeking more solitude. The nearest services are in the small community of Quemado, approximately 9 miles west on US Highway 60, then 22 miles north on Forest Road 214. Elk, mule deer, and black bear are frequently seen in the area, and pronghorn can be spotted in the open lands north of the forest boundary. The campground is limited to two vehicles per site with a 14-day stay limit. OHVs and ATVs are prohibited within the campground, as are hunting and shooting. Stock animals must be kept in the corrals and are not allowed in the immediate camping area.
Directions
From Quemado, go east on US Highway 60 for approximately 9 miles to one mile east of Omega and the brown Valle Tio Vinces sign. Turn south on Forest Road 214 towards Mangas and Valle Tio Vinces. Go south about 22 miles; the campground is on the west side of the road, marked by a sign.
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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 | 30ft |
| 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 |
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