Datil Well Recreation Area Campground
Datil Well Recreation Area Campground includes one of 15 water wells along the old Magdalena Livestock Driveway. The old cattle trail was established in the 1800s and stretched 120 miles from Springerville, AZ, to Magdalena, NM. The area includes 3 miles of hiking trails in pinyon-juniper and ponderosa pine woodlands, with scenic views of the San Augustin Plains. The trail and vistas also offer an occasional glimpse of wildlife in a setting of quiet and solitude. If you close your eyes, you can almost hear the cattle lowing as they settle in for the night. Please leave a clean camp and respect the facilities and natural surroundings.
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Accessibility Description (ABA/ADA)
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Datil Well Campground has one paved, accessible campground that you can call and ask to reserve in advance.
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Most of the campground can be accessed via a vehicle, and restrooms have accessible parking.
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Datil Well Campground has several miles of interloping trails that are 2-3 feet wide and travel up and downhill through open areas, forests, and to several rocky overlooks. There is a gazebo at the beginning of the trail, trail markers, maps, and interpretive signage to help one navigate.
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To safely hike this area, one needs to be able to hike for several miles over uneven trails in limited shade, navigate through rocks and in various weather conditions, and exist with limited cell service.
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Directions
The Datil Well Recreation Area Campground is off of US 60. Go 1 mile west of Datil on US 60 or south on NM 12, then turn onto Datil WelI Loop and travel for a quarter mile to get to Datil Well Campground.
Fees
Yes