Pinon Campground (Quemado Lake)
Gila National Forest
Pinon Campground (Quemado Lake) in New Mexico takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. Popular campgrounds like this often book out months ahead, but sites reopen whenever a camper cancels. Set a free CampSage cancellation alert and we'll email you the moment one frees up.
Pinon Campground is a mix of first come, first served campsites and reservable group sites. The campground is located across from Juniper Campground and is less than 2 miles from Quemado Lake. For more information, you can visit our website: Gila National Forest : Recreation Group - Quemado Lake Recreation Area-El Caso I-3 Campgrounds -El Caso 4 & 5 Campgrounds -Juniper Campground -Quemado Lake and Day Use Area -Boat
🔭 Planning further ahead?
We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about April 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.
📊 How often sites open up here
CampSage's scans caught 7 openings at Pinon Campground (Quemado Lake) over the last 30 days, on 7 separate days, almost all of them for stays about 1 day out and the openings typically covered 3 nights.
These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.
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❓ Pinon Campground (Quemado Lake) FAQ
How do I reserve a campsite at Pinon Campground (Quemado Lake)?
Pinon Campground (Quemado Lake) in New Mexico takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.
How can I get a spot at Pinon Campground (Quemado Lake) when it's fully booked?
Popular campgrounds like Pinon Campground (Quemado Lake) often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. Add your email to the alert on this page and CampSage will start watching Pinon Campground (Quemado Lake) and email you free the moment a cancellation opens up.
How often do campsites open up at Pinon Campground (Quemado Lake)?
CampSage's scans caught 7 openings at Pinon Campground (Quemado Lake) over the last 30 days, on 7 separate days, almost all of them for stays about 1 day out and the openings typically covered 3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.
Is Pinon Campground (Quemado Lake) a good campground?
Pinon Campground (Quemado Lake) holds an average rating of 4.0/5 from 4 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.
Is there cell service at Pinon Campground (Quemado Lake)?
Of the carriers campers have reported on at Pinon Campground (Quemado Lake), Verizon rates highest at 2.0 out of 5 from 2 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.
Where is Pinon Campground (Quemado Lake) located?
Pinon Campground (Quemado Lake) is located in Alpine / Apache-Sitgreaves, New Mexico. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.
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