Iron Gate Trailhead

About Iron Gate Trailhead

Update April 25, 2016: Potable water is unavailable at this and all other campgrounds on the Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District. The public is asked to bring water with them when camping and recreating on the forest. Thank you for your cooperation.Situated above 9,000 feet, Iron Gate Trailhead provides the closest access to panoramic views of the Pecos Wilderness. Uses: hiking, backpacking, horseback Riding. Facilities: vaulted toiled, trash bins, and information board. Parking for vehicles and trailers. Special Instructions: Users are encouraged to recycle and pack out trash. Please visit the Leave No Trace website for more information about frontcountry and backcountry outdoor ethics at www.lnt.org.

How to Get There

23 miles north of Pecos on NM 63 and Forest Road 223. FR 223 is a rough dirt road and may not be suitable for low clearance passenger vehicles.

Plan Your Visit to Iron Gate Trailhead

Heading to Iron Gate Trailhead? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)