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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.
There is a 14-day stay limit for this campground; Trailers limited to less than 22 feet in length.
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.
Camping - $10.00/vehicle;
Group sites: Wingate $100.00, Torreon $75.00, Tampico $50.00.
29 campsites, 21 picnic sites, 3 group sites. There is a 14-day stay limit for this campground; Trailers limited to less than 22 feet in length.
Nice get away to enjoy some fresh air. Strawberry trail was beautiful. Trees broke the wind.
Such an amazing area with beautiful scenary, clean air and a hiking trail near by. Restrooms are decent and located throughout the camping area. So much wildlife to see when you take the time to look. Lake near or what's left of one around the corner. Roads are paved forbthe drive in but turn into dirt and you also share the roads with bug rigs hauling earth from here to there.
This was such a well constructed campsite, with 29 sites and plenty of space between them. I was expecting the restrooms to be absolutely fowl as most latrine style toilets are, but these are cleaner than most any regular public restroom.
