Johnson Mesa Campground in NM -- Campground & RV Camping in New Mexico
Johnson Mesa Campground in NM
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Designated sites only
U.S. Forest Service allows overnight stays only at the designated sites here.
Located east of Las Vegas off NM 65 and Forest Road 153, Johnson's Mesa is a dispersed camping area. On-site facilities are basic, consisting of picnic tables, outdoor grills, and vault toilets.
Road difficulty 4 of 5 -- a difficult drive in. Recorded as maintained only for high-clearance vehicles, dirt, pitching to 8%, 70% of it on a shelf.
Grindstone Spring lies 1.2 mi off. The nearest town, Las Vegas, is 16 mi off.
September normals 36–66°F, 2.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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Est. Tree Cover33%30m sat. est.
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Fire restrictions
Set by U.S. Forest Service. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
fs.usda.gov