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Fort Stanton Cave Campground

Surrounding the Fort Stanton Cave Campground is the Fort Stanton Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area (NCA). At around 6300' elevation the NCA offers a diverse habitat of High Desert cedar/juniper hillsides with Ponderosa Pine stringers and hardwoods meandering through the canyon bottoms. Within the NCA is Fort Stanton Cave. At over 44 miles, it is the second longest cave in New Mexico, the 9th longest cave in the U.S., the 40th longest in the world, and the largest cave managed by the…

  • Managed by: Bureau of Land Management
  • Coordinates: 33.50657, -105.49295

Nearby & related campgrounds

  • Rob Jagger Campground Dump Station
  • Rob Jagger's Campground
  • Smokey Bear RD
  • The Hubbard Museum of the American West
  • Monjeau Lookout
  • Cedar Creek Picnic Shelter

Frequently asked questions

Is Fort Stanton Cave Campground reservable?

Fort Stanton Cave Campground is primarily first-come, first-served. Use the availability view to gauge how busy it is before you go.

Where is Fort Stanton Cave Campground?

See the map for Fort Stanton Cave Campground's exact location and directions.

How do I book a campsite at Fort Stanton Cave Campground?

Pick your dates on the availability calendar, then reserve through the official booking link. You can also set an alert and we'll notify you if a sold-out date opens up.

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