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 device in effective working order.
Motor Vehicle Order Road Restrictions
The purpose of this Order is for the protection of public health and safety and prohibits: Using any type of vehicle that does not comply with an applicable state law.Using a road for commercial hauling without a permit or written authorization.Operating a vehicle in violation of speed, load,…
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…
Hiring for seasonal positions: Feb. 20 - Mar. 3
We are encouraging anyone interested to apply to seasonal positions on the Gila National Forest. These positions will be recreation and visitor services support positions on all districts of the forest. Applicants can view open job announcements and submit applications through USAJOBS.gov.Forestry…
Vandalism on forest defers maintenance, decreases public safety
Resources diverted from recreation improvements and law enforcement to address damage from vandalismRepairing, restoring, and investigating vandalized sites takes Forest Service time and U.S. taxpayer money away from making other improvements on the 3.3 million acres of the Gila National Forest.…
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. Harmful algae blooms, or HABs, occur when certain types of algae grow excessively in water, posing potential health risks to people…
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. We use prescribed fires to help reduce overgrown vegetation to help protect local communities, infrastructure and…
Gila National Forest Occupancy and Use Prohibitions
PROHIBITIONSPursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a) the following is prohibited on the National Forest System (NFS) lands in the Gila National Forest (including those lands identified on the Gila National Forest Map as Apache National Forest, within the State of New Mexico)…
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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