Dipping Vat in NM -- Campground & RV Camping in New Mexico
Dipping Vat in NM
Overnight stays are allowed only at the designated sites here.
Our source here is thin -- confirm on the ground before you commit.Dipping Vat Campground in Gila National Forest's Reserve Ranger District sits at 7,451 feet, 52 miles southeast of Reserve, adjacent to Snow Lake. Vault toilets, seasonal potable water (May through October). $10 per night, 14-day maximum stay. Small boat launch for non-motorized and electric-motor boats. Snow Lake stocked with trout three times yearly. Fishing, hiking, non-motorized boating, and wildlife viewing available. Pack animals, ATVs, and hunting prohibited.
Grounded in fs.usda.gov · read August 24, 2026Road difficulty 2 of 5 -- a moderate drive in. Recorded as maintained for passenger-car comfort, gravel, pitching to 6%.
The Snow Lake shoreline is 0.2 mi off. The nearest town, Little Walnut Village, is 43 mi off.
September normals 42–76°F, 2.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.