Located in the heart of Fort Stanton National Conservation Area, Rob Jaggers Campground offers a prime destination for outdoor enthusiasts seeking adventure and relaxation. This campground provides a range of amenities and access to an extensive trail system, making it an ideal spot for horseback riding, hiking, and mountain biking.
Campground Facilities
Rob Jaggers Campground features 27 spacious campsites equipped with electricity and potable water hookups, as well as several potable water outlets conveniently located throughout the campground. Additionally, the campground offers two large day-use parking areas, two vault toilets, and facilities for staging horseback riding adventures. Campsites and horse corrals are available on a first-come, first-served basis, allowing you to easily plan your stay.
Explore the Trails
Fort Stanton NCA boasts 73 miles of sustainable horseback riding, mountain biking, and hiking trails that meander through open meadows and canyons. The trails are well-marked with flexible fiberglass markers, indicating the trail name or direction. Whether you're on horseback, mountain bike, or on foot, you'll find the trails offer stunning views of the surrounding Sacramento and Capitan Mountains.
Responsible Recreation
While exploring the trails, it's important to practice responsible recreation. Cross-country travel is permitted for horses and hikers, but mountain bikers are encouraged to stay on established trails to protect both themselves and the landscape. By respecting the environment, you can help preserve this beautiful area for future generations to enjoy.
Plan Your Adventure
Whether you're seeking a peaceful camping getaway or an action-packed outdoor adventure, Rob Jaggers Campground has something for everyone. With its convenient amenities, access to a variety of trails, and stunning natural surroundings, it's the perfect destination for your next outdoor excursion in New Mexico.
Directions:
From the intersection of NM 246 and US 380 in Capitan, NM, drive east on US 380 for 4.3 miles to NM 220, which will be on the right. Take NM 220 approximately 1 mile and arrive at Rob Jagger's Campground on the left.
From the west end of Lincoln, NM, drive west 7.75 miles to NM 220, which will be on the left. Drive south 0.9 for miles to the Rob Jaggers Campground, where maps and an information kiosk are available.
Rob Jagger Campground offers the following facilities and amenities:
- Equestrian trails
- 2 large day-use parking areas
- Vault toilets
- Facilities for staging horseback riding
- 27 campsites with electricity
- Potable water hookups
- Horse corrals
- Hitching rails
- Pull through
- Picnic tables
- Fire rings
- RV Dump
Trails
(Hiking, Biking, Horseback Riding) Fort Stanton NCA has 73 miles of sustainable horseback, mountain biking, and hiking trails that wind through open meadows and canyons. Trails are marked with flexible fiberglass markers with the trail name or an arrow attached to the marker. Cross-country horse and foot travel is allowed. Mountain bikes are strongly encouraged to stay on established trails to protect the rider as well as the landscape. The trails offer great views of the surrounding Sacramento and Capitan Mountains. The majority of the trails start at the Rob Jaggers Camping Area on NM 220 where you will find hitching rails, water for your animals, and a vault toilet.
Cost Details:
- Campsite: $20/night
- Corral Rental: $12 per corral per day
- Dump Station: $30
- Group Shelter: $35/day
Notes:
- Campsites and horse corrals are first-come, first-served.
- Camping is restricted to the campground only and no camping is permitted in the day-use parking area.
- Occasionally, the campground is rented out for Special Recreation Permitted events. When this happens notification will be made to the public in the form of a news release.
- There is water and electricity located at the group shelter.
- To make group shelter reservations, please contact the camp host at 575-322-0030, or for more information please contact the Roswell Field Office.
If you want to discover and explore other campsites and horse trails, here are some of them that you may visit:
LITTLE MISSOURI STATE PARK - Little Missouri State Park Loop
THEODORE ROOSEVELT NATIONAL PARK - Achenbach/Bison Trail Loop
Rob Jagger Campground does require reservations for overnight accommodations. Please visit their page here on Top Horse Trails - Rob Jagger Campground for more information.