Head of the Ditch
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Head of the Ditch is a National Forest campground near Catron, New Mexico.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Head of the Ditch sits inside Gila National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- None, first-come
- Fee
- Free
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
What's there
- ✓ Toilets
On site: Toilets.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 7,172 ft
33.8188, -108.9909 in Catron. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Head of the Ditch?
No. Head of the Ditch is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Head of the Ditch?
Camping at Head of the Ditch is free.
Who manages Head of the Ditch?
Head of the Ditch is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Head of the Ditch
More campgrounds: camping near Catron and campgrounds in Catron.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01