Iron Gate
Iron Gate is a national forest campground in New Mexico.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- New Mexico
- Coordinates
- 35.83997, -105.62061
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Website
- www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/santafe/recarea/?recid=75904
About Iron Gate
No potable water at this campground/trailhead.Situated above 9,000 feet, Iron Gate Trailhead provides the closest access to panoramic views of the Pecos Wilderness via Hamilton Mesa Trail 249. Uses: hiking, backpacking, horseback riding. Facilities: vaulted toiled, trash bins, andinformation board. Parking for vehicles and trailers.Special Instructions:Forest Road 223 is rough and recommended only for high clearance vehicles. 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 at www.lnt.org.
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Juniper Campground Dump Station · 37 mi
- Water fill
- Santa Fe Public Library · 21 mi
- Propane
- AmeriGas · 21 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 43 designated routes (73 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Gate Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Jacks Creek (Group Cg) | National forest group campground | 1.9 mi | — | — |
| Group Site A | Private campground | 1.9 mi | — | — |
| Jacks Creek Group Area | National forest campground | 2.0 mi | — | No hookups |
| Jacks Creek | National forest horse camp | 2.0 mi | — | — |
| Jacks Creek Campground | Private campground | 2.0 mi | — | — |
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Sources. USFS and BLM recreation sites, USFS and BLM recreation sites. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.