Aeroplane Mesa Campground in NM -- Campground & RV Camping in New Mexico
Aeroplane Mesa Campground in NM
Overnight stays are allowed only at the designated sites here.
Our source here is thin -- confirm on the ground before you commit.Aeroplane Mesa Campground in Gila National Forest's Reserve Ranger District sits at 7,984 feet. Vault toilet, no potable water. First-come, first-served, no fee, 14-day maximum stay. Park-like setting with grass interspersed among trees. Backpacking, hiking, horseback riding, and wildlife viewing available. Pack animals and motor vehicles prohibited in campground.
Grounded in fs.usda.gov · read August 24, 2026Road difficulty 2 of 5 -- a moderate drive in. Recorded as maintained only for high-clearance vehicles, graded dirt, pitching to 0%.
Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off, a 6-site campground. Loco Mountain Tank lies 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Little Walnut Village, is 42 mi off.
September normals 47–73°F, 2.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.