No detected openings were recorded in the last 90 days. Campsite Sniper monitors Pinon Campground (Quemado Lake) continuously and will alert you if that changes.
Of the 300 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Sep 29, 2026): 21 open for online reservation · 2 reserved · 253 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative) · 24 unavailable (cause unspecified). Of the facility's 25 monitored sites, 2 can be reserved online and 23 are first-come, first-served.
Where the open windows are
Load status
Sep 18 – Sep 29, 2026Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 12 fall on weekdays and 9 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Sep 2026September holds the most room. 21 of 300 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 25 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| Pinon Groupsite B | 11 |
| Pinon Groupsite A | 10 |
The 2 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotThe next bookable night is Sep 19; the first open weekend starts Sep 19. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
Multi-night stays. 2 2-night, 2 3-night, 2 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 19 at site Pinon Groupsite B.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 35 ft. 10 sites take 25 ft, 2 sites take 35 ft. 15 sites of 25 have no recorded maximum and are not counted.
All 2 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinon Groupsite B | 35 ft | None | 11 | 11 nights | Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 |
| Pinon Groupsite A | 35 ft | None | 10 | 10 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 |
About Pinon Campground (Quemado Lake)
Overview
Pinon Campground is a mix of first come, first served campsites and reservable group sites. The campground is located across from Juniper Campground and is less than 2 miles from Quemado Lake. For more information, you can visit our website: Gila National Forest : Recreation Group - Quemado Lake Recreation Area
Nearby Attractions
-El Caso I-3 Campgrounds
-El Caso 4 & 5 Campgrounds
-Juniper Campground
-Quemado Lake and Day Use Area
-Boat Ramp at Quemado Lake
Getting there
The campground is located 14.2 miles south of Quemado. Take NM 32 south to Quemado Lake/NM 103 sign. Turn left onto NM 103 and drive 4 miles to Quemado Lake/Forest Road 13. NM103 ends when the paved road turns to gravel. The gravel road is an indication that you are now driving on Forest Road 13. Continue driving on Forest Road 13 for 1.4 miles to reach the Pinon Campground. Turn left into the campground. Latitude : 34.138103 Longitude : -108.483553 Elevation : 7,899 Feet
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Pinon Campground (Quemado Lake)?
Reservations for Pinon Campground (Quemado Lake) are made through Recreation.gov. 93% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation; 21 of 300 remain open. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Pinon Campground (Quemado Lake)?
2 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 19 at site Pinon Groupsite B. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Pinon Campground (Quemado Lake) fit a 35-foot RV?
2 of the 25 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 35 ft. 10 of those 25 sites have a recorded maximum length and 15 do not; they are not counted as fitting.
Which month has the most availability at Pinon Campground (Quemado Lake)?
September 2026, with 21 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 300.
When is the next open date at Pinon Campground (Quemado Lake)?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Sat, Sep 19 and the next open weekend starts Sat, Sep 19. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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We run paced availability checks for Pinon Campground (Quemado Lake). One watch covers every matching online-reservable site.
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