El Morro Campground in NM -- Campground & RV Camping

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El Morro Campground in NM

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26 mi from San Rafael

Maps 7,203 ft

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Open year-round

(505) 783-4226

VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkEXCELLENT

Rig fit

  • Maximum published vehicle length: 27 ft.
Drinking waterVault toiletsNo electric hookupsFirst come

Campground details

9 sites

Setting

Limited privacy

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.

Rules

  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

September normals 4477°F, 1.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Starlink Radar

Open sky · Terrain & buildings · Tree canopy

Estimated horizon in eight compass directions, using 10 m USGS elevation. Sky clearance 99 of 100.

Tree cover5%30m sat. est.