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Mcgaffey Campground
in McGaffey, NM · AT&T 5G
About Mcgaffey Campground
This campground is situated in what was once the historic railroad logging and sawmill town of McGaffey. McGaffey Campground was built in 1937 and lies west of the Continental Divide in the Zuni Mountains, at an elevation of approximately 8,000 feet. It is the largest of the Mt. Taylor Ranger District campgrounds and has a volunteer host on site. Mature ponderosa pine trees provide scenic settings and shade, while small hills provide some privacy. Follow the road past the entrance, staying to the right to access the Oso and Page overnight sites. Remember to pay attention to road conditions and your vehicle's abilities before driving off of the main road. Please be respectful of our historic heritage as you explore the area.
- Fees: Camping - $10.00/vehicle; Day use Picnic - $5.00/vehicle Group sites: Wingate $100.00, Torreon $75.00, Tampico $50.00.
- Season: May 15 – October 15
- Managed by: Cibola National Forest and Grasslands, FS
- Where: in McGaffey, NM · 35.37072, -108.52272
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Apr.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcgaffey Cg Spur 1 | ATV road | at camp | 0.3 mi |
| Mcgaffey Cg Spur 2 | ATV road | at camp | 0.4 mi |
| Strawberry Canyon | Hiking | 0.1 mi | 2.2 mi |
| Mikes Rippin' | Hiking | 0.2 mi | 2.9 mi |
| Sawmill | Hiking | 0.6 mi | 4.6 mi |
| Tampico Springs | Hiking | 0.6 mi | 4.0 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
AT&T 5G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.
Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 18.8 mi
Propane: 19.3 mi
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