New Mexico · Camping

El Caso 5

May–Oct
best months

Is El Caso 5 open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Gila National Forest. It doesn't name El Caso 5, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Gila National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • At 7,783 ft
  • Quemado Ranger DistrictGila National Forest

El Caso 5 is a campground in New Mexico at about 7,783 feet. It is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Local outfitters

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  • Best time to go · May–Oct

    Best time to visit El Caso 5

    Best months: May–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      46° / 15°

      3 wet · 2 snow

    2. Feb

      50° / 19°

      3 wet · 2 snow

    3. Mar

      58° / 23°

      2 wet · 1 snow

    4. Apr

      66° / 27°

      2 wet

    5. May

      75° / 34°

      1 wet

    6. Jun

      84° / 43°

      2 wet

    7. Jul

      85° / 52°

      7 wet

    8. Aug

      82° / 51°

      8 wet

    9. Sep

      77° / 43°

      5 wet

    10. Oct

      68° / 31°

      3 wet

    11. Nov

      56° / 22°

      3 wet · 1 snow

    12. Dec

      46° / 15°

      3 wet · 2 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Quemado, NM, 14.3 mi away at 6,878 ft. The station sits about 900 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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