Iron Gate

About this site

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 Fee info: Overnight Use: Single Site: $4 per vehicle per night Additional Info: Open May - November, weather permitting. No potable water available. Maximum 3 cars per site. Quiet hours 10pm to 7am. Forest Road 223 is very rough; not recommended for low clearance vehicles or RVs. Campground and trailhead open to public; may encounter closed gate on FR 223 for livestock management.

Amenities & access

Maximum vehicle length

30 feet

Contact

• https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/santafe/recarea/?recid=75902

Location

35.839775, -105.621078

Elevation · 9,354 ft