El Morro Campground in NM -- Campground & RV Camping
El Morro Campground in NM
CampgroundNPS
26 mi from San Rafael
Rig fit
- Maximum published vehicle length: 27 ft.
Campground details
Setting
El Morro features a nine-site campground loop open year-round. Each site comes equipped with a graveled tent pad, picnic table, and ground fire grill. Water spigots are placed centrally along the loop, though supply is shut off during freezing weather. There are no utility hookups, and motor homes are subject to a maximum length limit of 27 feet overall. Site 5 is designated as accessible.
Getting there: From Albuquerque, NM, or from the east: take Interstate 40 west to Grants. At exit 81, go south on Highway 53 for 42 miles to El Morro National Monument. From Flagstaff, AZ, or from the west: take Interstate 40 east to Gallup. At exit 20, go south on Highway 602 for about 31 miles. Turn east (left) onto Highway 53. El Morro is 25 more miles. When you turn onto the El Morro park road, take a left at the sign towards the campground. The campground is 300 yards ahead.
- Limited separation from through roads or other sites here, a 9-site campground with the nearest through road 0.2 miles off.
- Sits on broad, near-level ground.
Climate averages
September normals 44–77°F, 1.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Starlink Radar
Open sky · Terrain & buildings · Tree canopy
Estimated horizon in eight compass directions, using 10 m USGS elevation. Sky clearance 99 of 100.