Winsor Ridge Trailhead
Reported open. Checked 2026-08-05.
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 pageWinsor Ridge Trailhead
Located 20 miles north of Pecos on NM 63, the Winsor Ridge Trailhead is the access point for Winsor Ridge Trail #271 and the trail to Panchuela Campground and Trailhead. Uses: Hiking, Backpacking, Horseback Riding. Facilities: vaulted toilet, trash bins, trailhead kiosk, parking for passenger vehicles & trailers. Special Considerations: 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 www.lnt.org .
Before you go
Restrictions
Pecos Wilderness Restrictions: • Camping and campfires are prohibited in the following areas: • Beatty’s Flats • Pecos Falls • within 50 feet of a trail, stream, or river • within 200 feet of a lake • All garbage and refuse must be packed out. Do not bury garbage or try to burn aluminum. • Mechanized equipment (including chainsaws) is prohibited in Wilderness areas. • Do not shortcut switchbacks on trails. • Possessing, storing, or transporting any part of a tree or plant is prohibited, with the exception of dead and down wood for campfires. • Do not tie horses to trees for more than 2 hours. Use highlines or pickets. • The maximum group size for camping, hiking, or riding is 15 people, whether for day or overnight use. • The maximum number of pack and saddle stock allowed in a group is 15. • Camping for more than 14 consecutive days in one place is not allowed. • Domestic goats and sheep are prohibited in the Pecos Wilderness in order to protect the bighorn sheep population from disease. • Storing equipment or supplies is prohibited.
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