Iron Gate Campground
Truchas, New Mexico · 9,373 ft
Aerial view · USGS / USDA NAIP · Public domain · source
Wildfire 9.6 mi W: Frijoles, 15,956 acres, 90% contained
At a glance
3 of 8 facts known · Forest Service data, checked Oct 3, 2026
- Elevation
- 9,373 ft (2,857 m)9,373 ft2,857 m
- Land
- Santa Fe National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
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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
Fees: Overnight Use:
From OpenStreetMap, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit
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Cell service at Iron Gate Campground: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSlight Chance Rain Showers, 18% chance of rain50°31°
- ThuSunny, 1% chance of rain51°29°
- FriMostly Sunny, 2% chance of rain46°32°
- SatMostly Sunny, 8% chance of rain50°38°
- SunMostly Sunny, 8% chance of rain53°37°
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4 OpenStreetMap entries in Truchas share one park. They may be individual sites of a single campground. Suggest a merge
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
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