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Johnson Mesa Campground

usfs · NM

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About

JohnsonMesa is a dispersed camping area located east of Las Vegas on NM 65 and FR 153. Facilities:vaulted toilets, tables and grills. NO potable water available.

Around this stay

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

  • fuel station

    Chacon Gas

    11 mi
  • grocery

    Walmart Supercenter

    15 mi
  • trailhead

    Burro Basin Trailhead

    2.7 mi
  • attraction

    Viewpoint

    3.8 mi
  • recreation site

    Big Pine

    0.7 mi

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

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

Contact & access

Source and verification

Last verified: 10/5/2026

See the Sources tab for provenance detail.