El Morro Campground
El Morro operates a nine-site campground 7 days/week, year-round. Each site has a graveled tent pad, picnic table and ground grill for fires. During the warmer months, water is available at spigots that are centrally located along the campground loop road. Once the overnight low's begin to reach freezing temperatures, water is turned off for the season. There are no hookups for RVs. The length limit on all motor homes is 27 feet overall. One site, #5, is handicapped accessible.
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Amenities & rules
| Dark sky | Inside El Morro National Monument, a certified International Dark Sky Park |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
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.
| Nearest town | Ramah, New Mexico |
| Coordinates | 35.0369° N, 108.3368° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 22.6 mi |
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Public land it sits in
El Malpais National Conservation Area begins about 3.9 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 3.9 miEl Malpais National Conservation Area ↗National Conservation Area · Bureau of Land Management · 263,107 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Evon Zartman Vogt Ranch HouseBuilding · Ramah · 10.1 mi
- Ashcroft–Merrill Historic DistrictBuilding · Ramah · 11.3 mi
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at El Morro Campground?
No. El Morro Campground is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
How many sites does El Morro Campground have?
9 sites.
Is El Morro Campground good for stargazing?
Yes. El Morro Campground sits inside El Morro National Monument, a certified International Dark Sky Park.
Source: DarkSky International
What is the nearest town to El Morro Campground?
Ramah, New Mexico.
Source: Getting there
What if El Morro Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Ojo Redondo Campground (15.4 mi, first-come), Mcgaffey Campground (25.3 mi, first-come), and Quaking Aspen Campground (28 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby
Which national park is El Morro Campground in?
El Morro Campground is a El Morro National Monument campground. Entrance fees, alerts, and hours are on Park Atlas.
Source: El Morro National Monument