Datil Well Recreation Area Campground
Datil Well Recreation Area Campground includes one of 15 water wells along the old Magdalena Livestock Driveway. The old cattle trail was established in the 1800s and stretched 120 miles from Springerville, AZ, to Magdalena, NM. The area includes 3 miles of hiking trails in pinyon-juniper and ponderosa pine woodlands, with scenic views of the San Augustin Plains. The trail and vistas also offer an occasional glimpse of wildlife in a setting of quiet and solitude. If you close your eyes, you can almost hear the cattle lowing as they settle in for the night. Please leave a clean camp and respect the facilities and natural surroundings.
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Amenities & rules
| Fees | Day Use: Free. Camping $20/night for campsites without electric. $30/night for campsites with electric. Group Sites $15/night for group sites (day use). $30/night for group sites (overnight). Call 575-835-0412 to set up a reservation. |
| Stay limit | 14 Days |
| Accessibility | Accessible sites available |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
The Datil Well Recreation Area Campground is off of US 60. Go 1 mile west of Datil on US 60 or south on NM 12, then turn onto Datil WI Loop and travel for a quarter mile to get to Datil Well Campground.
| Nearest town | Socorro, New Mexico |
| Coordinates | 34.1543° N, 107.8581° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
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17 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Datil Well Recreation Area Campground?
No. Datil Well Recreation Area Campground is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: How first-come camping works
How much does it cost to camp at Datil Well Recreation Area Campground?
Day Use: Free. Camping $20/night for campsites without electric. $30/night for campsites with electric.
How long can I stay at Datil Well Recreation Area Campground?
14 Days
Are there accessible sites at Datil Well Recreation Area Campground?
Accessible sites available.
What is the nearest town to Datil Well Recreation Area Campground?
Socorro, New Mexico.
Source: Getting there
What if Datil Well Recreation Area Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Valle Tio Vinces Campground (29.4 mi, first-come), El Caso I-IV Campground (35 mi, first-come), and Pinon Campground (35.8 mi, partly first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby