Iron Gate
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Reservations
- fs.usda.gov
- Coordinates
- 35.8398, -105.6211
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Located above 9,000 feet, Iron Gate Campgroundis an excellentspot to access the Pecos Wilderness for day hiking and horseback riding.Uses:camping, hiking, horseback riding. Facilities:14 units, vaulted toilets, trash bin, tables, fire pit/grill, 4 horse corrals. NO WATER. Special Instructions: Maximum recommended length for vehicleand horse trailer is 30 feet.Forest Road 223 very rough and not recommended for low clearance vehicles. Users are encouraged to recycle and packout trash. Please visit the Leave No Trace website for more information about frontcountry and backcountry outdoor ethics at www.lnt.org.NO ATVs ALLOWED IN CAMPGROUND
From the USFS.
Is Iron Gate free?
No. Iron Gate charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.
How do I get to Iron Gate?
23 miles north of Pecos on NM 63 and FR 223. FR 223 is very rough and not recommended for low clearance vehicles or RVs
What are the rules at Iron Gate?
No ATVs allowed. 3 car per site limit. Quiet hours from 10pm to 7am.
Nearby
- Jacks Creek1.8 mi
- JACKS CREEK GROUP AREA1.9 mi
- Jacks Creek1.9 mi
- Jacks Creek2.0 mi
- Panchuela2.5 mi
- Panchuela 2.5 mi
- Cowles3.0 mi
- Links Tract6.2 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.
