Borrego Mesa
USFS · Campground · Free
Fast facts
- Cost
- Free
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Reservations
- fs.usda.gov
- Coordinates
- 35.9772, -105.7717
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
The Borrego Mesa Campground is located close to several trailheads leading into the north half of the Pecos Wilderness. Amenitites include picnic tables, firepits and small corrals at each site suitable for one or two horses. The Vaulted toilet is currently not in service. Adjacent to and south of the campground is the Rio Medio Trailhead, one of the major trailheads into the Pecos Wilderness. The campground is rather primitive and little used, and is much less developed than most. It is primarily used for picnicking by locals from nearby communities, and also serves those who use it for an overnight stay before embarking on a horsepack or backpack into the Pecos.There is ample space for trailer/RV camping, but no dump station is available. There is no potable water and no Campground Host.
From the USFS.
Is Borrego Mesa free?
Yes. Borrego Mesa is free to use. It is managed by the USFS.
How do I get to Borrego Mesa?
Twenty miles east of Espa ñola NM. To get to Borrego Mesa, take State Road 503 out of Pojoaque through Nambe and Cundiyo. Just past the turn off to the west to Santa Cruz Lake you will see the junction with Forest Road 306. Turn right on FR 306. Just after nine miles turn right on Forest Road 435 into the Borrego Mesa campground.
Nearby
- Black Canyon Campground (Santa Fe National Forest, NM)10.0 mi
- JACKS CREEK GROUP AREA11.4 mi
- Jacks Creek11.4 mi
- Jacks Creek11.5 mi
- Panchuela 11.8 mi
- Panchuela11.8 mi
- Santa Barbara11.8 mi
- Jacks Creek11.9 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
