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El Rito Campground

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El Rito Campground Rolling Site Closures

El Rito Campground sites and the group shelter will be intermittently closed through mid-November to faciliate a river restoration and access project.

Site	Closed	Reopened
Group Shelter	September 26	October 5
Site #1	September 26	October 12
Site #2	September 26	October 12
Site #3	September 26	October 19
Site #4	September 28	November 2
Site #5	October 12	November 16

Sites may reopen early.

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Located near the town of El Rito, this area is often crowded in summer due to its popularity. The campground is situated along the bank of the El Rito Creek. 11 campsites at 7600 feet with excellent hiking and fishing access.

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Campsites: Free Group Shelter: $75

Directions

5 miles northwest of El Rito via NM 110 & FR 559

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