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, Arizona, to Magdalena, New Mexico. The area includes 3 miles of hiking trails in piñon-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. You can close your eyes and almost hear the sounds of the trailing longhorns.

Facilities
There are 22 individual campsites, all with picnic tables, barbeque grills and fire pits. Firewood is provided for campers. The 12 individual and group sites have shelters for shade. Restrooms and drinking water are available.

Location / Access
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.

Photo Gallery Fees There is no day-use fee; however, a $5 overnight camping fee is charged. BLM Proposes Fee Increase at Datil Well Campground Season/Hours Open year-round. Recreation Guidelines • BLM Recreation Guidelines Special Rules • Use of firearms is prohibited. • Trails in the area are for hiking only; motorized vehicles, horses and mountain bikes are prohibited. Maps • BLM: Magdalena. • Socorro Vehicle Use & Recreation Map. • Download brochure for map of the campground. • See Contact Information below to obtain maps or visit the Public Lands Information Center. Contact Information Socorro Field Office 901 S. Highway 85 Socorro, NM 87801-4168 575.835.0412

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