El Morro National Monument - Campground (U.S. National Park Service)

Image of campers at the El Morro campground

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Campers enjoy the shade and tranquility found at the El Morro campground.

El Morro National Monument operates a nine–site campground year-round. Each site has a graveled tent pad, picnic table and ground grill for fires. Water is available in spigots, but there are no hook-ups for motor homes. The length limit on all motor homes is 27 feet overall. One site, #8, is handicapped accessible.

Sites are available by self-registration on a first-come, first–served basis (reservations not accepted). The campground occasionally fills-up on weekends from May through September. A $5 fee is charged from roughly May through October, when water is available. After the first freeze, water is shut off and camping is free.

Fires are permitted in provided grills only. Please comply with any seasonal fire restrictions. Collection of firewood within the monument is prohibited, so bring firewood with you if you intend to have a campfire.

Image of picnic table in the El Morro picnic area

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What a lovely place for a picnic!

Picnicking
Enjoy a picnic lunch after you work up an appetite on the trail. The picnic area is located near the visitor center and open during the same hours as the visitor center. A group picnic site with four tables and a grill is available when not reserved in advance for school groups.