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This is a fantastic place to get away from it all! Dipping Vat Campground is located adjacent to the west side of Snow Lake. Snow Lake is approximately 52 miles southeast of Reserve, New Mexico. The campground offers a variety of activities to the visitor, including fishing, overnight camping, and hiking. Dipping Vat Campground has a potable water system including a well with a pump. Snow Lake is stocked with trout three times a year, early spring, early summer, and late fall. If you wish to fish at Snow Lake you must have a New Mexico fishing license and more information is available at NM Department of Game and Fish
In Reserve, NM, take State Rt. 435 south 5.3 miles to where it becomes Forest Rt. 141. Continue straight on Rt. 141 and go 34.9 miles to Forest Rt. 28 (Snow Lake sign). Turn right onto Rt. 28 and go 9.6 miles to "Y" intersection and Forest Rt. 142 (Snow Lake sign). Bear left at intersection onto Rt. 142 and go 8.8 miles to campground sign. Turn right at sign and go 0.3 miles to campground.
Very nice and clean area to camp and restrooms are kept very nice and is only walking distance from the lake.... beautiful, simply beautiful.
y partner and I have been here twice. Both times most spots were empty. The weather both times was great, scenes all beautiful. We didn't find any great hikes but plan to investigate prior to our return.
Great campground! Google took us a weird way to get to there, a back road definitely requiring 4x4 but it was worth it! The campground was well maintained, lots of space and good grills with fire pits!! The ranger that maintains the grounds is very friendly and helpful. Around often, so if you need any help, he is there.
Always love camping here. The water is good, and the toilets are clean. Trash service is a big plus. Heard the wolves one morning which was cool. Hiked to the top of the Gilita Ridge which was also cool.
