Johnson Mesa
Johnson Mesa is a national forest campground in New Mexico.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- New Mexico
- Coordinates
- 35.70345, -105.46846
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Website
- www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/santafe/recarea/?recid=75916
About Johnson Mesa
JohnsonMesa is a dispersed camping area located east of Las Vegas on NM 65 and FR 153. Facilities:vaulted toilets, tables and grills. NO potable water available.
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Juniper Campground Dump Station · 46 mi
- Water fill
- Santa Fe Public Library · 26 mi
- Propane
- Ferrellgas · 16 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 69 designated routes (161 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson Mesa Campground | National forest campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Johnson Mesa Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Ev Long | National forest campground | 2.6 mi | — | — |
| E.V. Long Campground | Private campground | 2.6 mi | — | — |
| El Porvenir | National forest campground | 3.2 mi | — | — |
| El Porvenir Campground | Private campground | 3.2 mi | — | — |
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Sources. USFS and BLM recreation sites. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.