Rob Jagger's Campground
Overview
Fort Stanton Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area:
Surrounding the Rob Jagger's campground is the Fort Stanton Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area (NCA). At around 6,300' elevation the NCA offers a diverse habitat of High Desert cedar/juniper hillsides with Ponderosa Pine stringers and hardwoods meandering through the canyon bottoms. This unique NCA has many opportunities for hiking, caving, horseback riding, mountain biking, camping, visiting cultural and historic sites, picnicking, hunting, wildlife viewing, nature study, and photography. There are drinking water and toilets at the Rob Jaggers Camping Area and at the Cave Campgrounds. 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.
Rob Jaggers Camping Area:
Located within the Fort Stanton NCA this site consists of 2 large day use parking areas, 2 vault toilets, and facilities for staging horseback riding. There are 27 campsites with electricity and potable water hookups, and other potable water outlets scattered throughout. 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. BLM requires a Special Recreation Permit for some events. Please contact the Roswell Field Office to determine if a Special Recreation Permit is required for your event. There is water and electricity located at the group shelter. To make group shelter reservations or for any other Rob Jaggers Campground information, please contact the camp host at 575-322-0030. For other information please contact the Roswell Field Office at 575-627-0272.
Accessibility Description (ABA/ADA)
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The Day Use parking area is flat, graveled, and can be traversed by car.
- The vault toilet can be access via a concrete sidewalk. There is also a shaded interpretive sign with large print.
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The 24 full-service camping spots are on another graveled road and can be reached by car or RV.
- Visitors must be able to navigate the uneven gravel, be mindful of people on horseback or bike riding, and watch for moving vehicles coming in or leaving the camping area.
Know Before You Go
Fees
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Yes, first come first serve.
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Campsite: $20/night
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Corral Rental: $12 per corral per day
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Dump Station: $30
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Group Shelter: $35/day
Facilities
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Day-use parking area
- Interpretive displays
- Several picnic tables
- Several trash cans and recycling bins
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2 vault toilets
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27 full-service RV hookups
- Horse corrals
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Dump station
- A group shelter
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Campground Host
Nearby Amenities
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The nearest location to acquire food, gas, and additional water is in Capitan, ~6 miles away via US-380 W/Billy the Kid Trail.
Seasons/Hours
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Open year-round
Special Rules
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No fireworks, discharge or use of firearms, or any other weapons,
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Pets must be on a 6-foot leash.
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Quiet hours are from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.
BROCHURES, MAPS, AND PUBLICATIONS
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The majority of the trails start at the Rob Jaggers Camping Area on New Mexico State Road, 220 where you will find hitching rails, water for your animals, and a vault toilet.
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Trails are marked with flexible fiberglass markers with the trail name, or an arrow attached to the marker.
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Cross-country horse and foot travel is allowed.
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Mountain bikers are strongly encouraged to stay on established trails to protect the rider as well as the landscape.
Wildlife in Area
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Pronghorn
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Stellars Jay
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Whip snakes
Phone
Activities
Addresses
Geographic Coordinates
Directions
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.
Fees
Yes