Rob Jaggers Campground
June 25, 2025 update: Due to an exclusive-use permit cancellation, Rob Jaggers Campground at the BLM’s Fort Stanton – Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area in Lincoln County will remain open to the general public this year for the Fourth of July and following weeks.
June 3, 2025 update: At Rob Jaggers Campground, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will increase fees starting July 1, 2025. The fee adjustments aim to address the costs associated with maintaining and improving facilities and infrastructure necessary to support a growing number of visitors. For fee information please see this press release.
This site consists of two large day use parking areas, two vault toilets, and facilities for staging horseback riding. There are 27 campsites with electricity and potable water hookups, and potable water outlets scattered throughout. Horse corrals are available at some sites and available to rent. Camping is restricted to the campground only; no camping is permitted in the day use parking area.
Occasionally the campground is rented out for Special Recreation Permitted events. When this happens, the BLM will notify the public in the form of a news release. There is water and electricity located at the group shelter. To make group shelter reservations, please contact the camp host at 575-322-0030, or for more information please contact the Roswell Field Office.
Surrounding the Rob Jaggers campground is the Fort Stanton Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area (NCA). At around 6300' elevation the NCA offers a diverse habitat of High Desert cedar/juniper hillsides with Ponderosa Pine stringers and hardwoods meandering through the canyon bottoms.
Accessibility Description (ABA/ADA)
The Day Use parking area is flat, graveled, and can be traversed by car.
- The vault toilet can be access via a concrete sidewalk. There is also a shaded interpretive sign with large print.
The 24 full-service camping spots are on another graveled road and can be reached by car or RV.
- Visitors must be able to navigate the uneven gravel, be mindful of people on horseback or bike riding, and watch for moving vehicles coming in or leaving the camping area.
Know Before You Go
Fees
Yes, first come first serve.
- Campsite: $20/night
- Corral Rental: $12 per corral per day
- Dump Station: $30
- Group Shelter: $35/day
Facilities
Campground Host
Day-use parking area
- Interpretive displays
Several picnic tables
- Several trash cans and recycling bins
2 vault toilets
27 full-service RV hookups
- Horse corrals
Dump station
- A group shelter
Nearby Amenities
The nearest location to acquire food, gas, and water is in Capitan, ~6 miles away via US-380 W/Billy the Kid Trail.
Seasons/Hours
Open year-round.
Special Rules
No fireworks, discharge or use of firearms, or any other weapons,
Pets must be on a 6-foot leash.
Quiet hours are from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Brochures, Maps, and Publications
N/A
Wildlife in Area
White-tailed deer
Pronghorn
Stellars Jay
Whip snakes
Phone
Activities
Addresses
Geographic Coordinates
Directions
Rob Jaggers Campground is located within the Fort Stanton-snowy River Cave National Conservation Area. From the intersection of New Mexico State Road 246 and U.S. Route 380 in Capitan, N.M., drive east on U.S. Route 380 for 4.3 miles to New Mexico State Road 220, which will be on the right. Take New Mexico State Road 220 approximately one mile and arrive at Rob Jaggers Campground on the left.
From the west end of Lincoln, N.M., drive west 7.75 miles to New Mexico State Road 220, which will be on the left. Drive south 0.9 for miles to the Rob Jaggers Campground, where maps and an information kiosk are available.
Fees
Yes