Iron Gate

About

Located above 9,000 feet, Iron Gate Campgroundis an excellentspot to access the Pecos Wilderness for day hiking and horseback riding.Uses:camping, hiking, horseback riding. Facilities:14 units, vaulted toilets, trash bin, tables, fire pit/grill, 4 horse corrals. NO WATER. Special Instructions: Maximum recommended length for vehicleand horse trailer is 30 feet.Forest Road 223 very rough and not recommended for low clearance vehicles. Users are encouraged to recycle and packout trash. Please visit the Leave No Trace website for more information about frontcountry and backcountry outdoor ethics at www.lnt.org.NO ATVs ALLOWED IN CAMPGROUND

Around this stay

Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.

• fuel station

  Chacon Gas

  13 mi

• grocery

  Los De Mora Local Growers' Coop

  19 mi

• potable water

  Potable water

  11 mi

• trailhead

  Iron Gate

  < 0.1 mi

• attraction

  Kennedy Point

  4.1 mi

• recreation site

  Cowles Ponds Fishing Site

  2.9 mi

No dump station found within ~25 mi. Plan dump access before you arrive.

Forest road access near this stay: IRON GATE in Santa Fe National Forest. Motorhome access is listed as open on the nearest MVUM segment — verify current restrictions.

Contact & access

• NM
• fs.usda.gov
• OPEN