Jacks Creek Horse Camp
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 pageJacks Creek Horse Camp
Beautifully located among aspens and mixed conifer, you will definitely get the mountain experience at Jack’s Creek. 21 miles north of Pecos on NM 63 and Forest Road 555. Some recreation uses include: camping, hiking, horseback riding. Facilities: • 8 units for equestrian camping. • 5 12’x12’ corrals, with a highline or picket line on 3 others. • 15 spaces for horse trailer parking. • Trash bins, vaulted toilets, tables, and grills. • The sites are flat. • The bathrooms are accessible for people living with physical disabilities. Special Instructions: NO potable water currently available. New water systems are anticipated to be installed in 2024. • RVs are welcome, but there are no hook-ups or showers. • Users are encouraged to recycle and pack out trash. • Please visit the Leave No Trace website for more information about frontcountry and backcountry outdoor ethics. NO ATVs ALLOWED IN CAMPGROUND
Before you go
Season
May – November, weather permitting
Reservations
First-come, first-served
Restrictions
No ATVs allowed. Quiet hours from 10pm to 7am.
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