Camping near El Rito, New Mexico 4/23-25th

[Richie]

Last weekend a few friends and I headed up to the El Rito campground in northern NM. I've heard the area is a lot of fun to take a 4x4. There was multiple river crossings and forest roads that branched off from the main road. Throw in mud from melting snow and it made for a blast! :smiley_drive:

First thing we saw while entering the area.

First of many river crossings. This one looked too swift and deep from runoff to attempt.

We did get across this one just fine.

Our camp. It was right along the river.

 

[Richie]

A little exploring the next day.

It looks like a beaver dam.

We weren't able to explore too far due to deep snow in the road. But I definitely plan to go back during the summer months for further exploration.

 

[DangT-100]

el rito

When I lived in NM my wife and I explored that area and did some climbing. Oh and the food at that place in El Rito...i think El Farilito?? incredible great local chilies. I was driving my old '74 Scout ll it handled that deep mud well. Thanks for the pics.

 

[KSJeep]

Nice report Rich

 

[stolenheron]

that is a good looking ranger. is it just a body lift?

 

[Richie]

that is a good looking ranger. is it just a body lift?

It's a 3in body lift on 33's.

 

[Richie]

Nice report Rich

Thank you sir. Again when you guys are able to make it up here let me know in advance. Still some area's I'd like to explore with a buddy. :smiley_drive: