Datil Well Recreation Area Campground
federal · Socorro, NM
- fuel station1.0 mi
Data Source: Recreation.gov
About
Datil Well Recreation Area Campground includes one of 15 water wells along the old Magdalena Livestock Driveway. The old cattle trail was established in the 1800s and stretched 120 miles from Springerville, AZ, to Magdalena, NM. The area includes 3 miles of hiking trails in pinyon-juniper and ponderosa pine woodlands, with scenic views of the San Augustin Plains. The trail and vistas also offer an occasional glimpse of wildlife in a setting of quiet and solitude. If you close your eyes, you can almost hear the cattle lowing as they settle in for the night. Please leave a clean camp and respect the facilities and natural surroundings.
Around this stay
Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.
- 1.0 mi
fuel station
Eagle guest ranch
- 15 mi
attraction
Shiva:Shiwana
No dump station found within ~25 mi. Plan dump access before you arrive.
Contact & access
- Socorro Field Office · Socorro, NM 87801
- 575-835-0412
Source and verification
Last verified: 10/6/2026
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