Iron Gate Campground
Reported closed. Checked 2026-08-05. Confirm with the agency before you drive out.
The numbers that decide it
Recreation.gov publishes no site-level detail for this campground, so we cannot say what length of rig it takes. Call the managing office before committing to it in a large vehicle.
Site-level RV detail confirmed against Recreation.gov. Where a field says "not published," the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.
Recreation.govChecked 2026-08-05
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Official Forest Service pageIron Gate Campground
Important Note: The campground is OPEN to the public but visitors may encounter a closed gate on Forest Road 223 before the campground. This gate is for livestock management. Please feel free to enter through the gate but close it again once you pass through. Thank you for your cooperation. Located above 9,000 feet, Iron Gate Campground is an excellent spot to access the Pecos Wilderness for day hiking and horseback riding. This campground features 14 indivdual units, vaulted toilets, trash bin, tables, fire pit/grill, 4 horse corrals. Maximum recommended length for vehicle and horse trailer is 30 feet. Forest Road 223 which provides access to this Campground is rough and is not recommended for low clearance vehicles.
Before you go
Season
May – November, weather permitting
Reservations
First-come, first-served
Fees
$4.00 per night per vehicle
Restrictions
No ATVs allowed. 3 car per site limit. Quiet hours from 10pm to 7am.
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