McGaffey Campground

Cibola National Forest

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NM-400 Fort Wingate, NM 87316 505-287-8833 505-346-3900 Official Website

GPS: 35.3706, -108.5231

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Overview of McGaffey Campground

Accessibility is not guaranteed, always scout ahead before driving down dirt roads. Learn more: Boondocking 101.

Number of Sites 29

Open Seasonally Mid-May - mid-Oct.

Elevation 7,775 ft / 2,369 m

Max Stay 14

Max Length 22 ft

Tent Camping Yes

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To ask questions of the owner or manager please contact the campground directly. 505-287-8833

copperdan asked on 7/18/2022

Is this a campground for trailers? If so, can you make a reservation?

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Reviews of McGaffey Campground 3 people have reviewed this location.

Ratings Summary

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1 review
“Mcgaffey Lake has no water, no fish. nothing”

Reviewed 6/10/2023

Days stayed: 1
Overall Rating

Used to be a nice campground and lack back in the 60's. went out to the lake last year and someone took the water out of the lake. no lake. like a ghost town. and afer all these years the road to the campground is still full of potholes and will tear your car up. bad road, no water, o fish, and the little town (fort winga... more

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14 reviews
“Stunning!”

Reviewed 5/23/2022

Nightly rate: FREE!
Days stayed: 1
Overall Rating

What a find! Just off the main dirt road to your left. Beautiful level site with wonderful views. Quiet with rock fire pits and plenty of firewood around. Just a short drive from I40. (The main campground was closed so keep going and take the first left dirt road to the dispersed camping area.)

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Mark would stay here again

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21 reviews
“Dec through March closure”

Reviewed 3/18/2020

Days stayed: 0
Overall Rating

We were unable to camp there. Camp grounds closed from Dec through March. We parked nearby and walked through the site.

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T-Mobile

SMAI would stay here again

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Amenities

Hookups
  • dry camping
Recreation
  • recreation trail
Site Amenities
  • fire ring
  • picnic table
Facilities
  • group sites
  • restrooms: vault
Discount Clubs
  • Senior Discounts
Pets
  • pets

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