McGaffey Campground
Gallup, New Mexico · USDA Forest Service
About
This campground is situated in what was once the historic railroad logging and sawmill town of McGaffey. McGaffey Campground was built in 1937 and lies west of the Continental Divide in the Zuni Mountains, at an elevation of approximately 8,000 feet. It is the largest of the Mt. Taylor Ranger District campgrounds and has a volunteer host on site. Mature ponderosa pine trees provide scenic settings and shade, while small hills provide some privacy. Follow the road past the entrance, staying to the right to access the Oso and Page overnight sites. Remember to pay attention to road conditions and your vehicle's abilities before driving off of the main road. Please be respectful of our historic heritage as you explore the area.
Directions
Take Exit 33 from I-40 east of Gallup, then drive south through Fort Wingate. Continue 8 more miles on SR 400 to the campground entrance on the southwest side of the road.
Location
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Details
- State
- New Mexico
- City / area
- Gallup
- Agency
- USDA Forest Service
- Parent area
- Cibola National Forest and Grasslands
- Campsites
- —
- Reservable
- No / see Recreation.gov
- Typical price
- See Recreation.gov
- Equipment
- See Recreation.gov
Nearby campgrounds
- El Morro Campground 40.8 km away
- COAL MINE 76.1 km away
- GALLO CAMPGROUND 89.1 km away
- Pinon Campground (Quemado Lake) 137.1 km away · dump mentioned
- Piñon Campground 137.1 km away · dump mentioned
- El Caso I-IV Campground 137.2 km away