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Datil Well Recreation Area Campground

About Datil Well Recreation Area Campground

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, AZ, to Magdalena, NM. The area includes 3 miles of hiking trails in pinyon-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. If you close your eyes, you can almost hear the cattle lowing as they settle in for the night. Please leave a clean camp and respect the facilities and natural surroundings.

Reviews (4)

What Guests Are Saying

The campground features a helpful and knowledgeable staff member at the desk, providing valuable assistance. Maps and local information are readily available for visitors. Overall, the service contributes positively to the camping experience.

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Chris I

Chris I

March 20, 2025

5

Helpful and knowledgeable person at the desk. Some maps available, local information.

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Jeremy “RED ZMAN” Zimmerman

Jeremy “RED ZMAN” Zimmerman

February 12, 2018

5
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Wyatt Moore

Wyatt Moore

May 19, 2017

5

Great team of firefighters.

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Anonymous

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Location Datil Well Recreation Area Campground

Address:
Socorro Field Office
Socorro, NM, 87801
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 34.1543 / -107.858

Elevation: 2265 feet

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