Winsor Trailhead and Winsor Creek Fishing Area
Located 20 miles north of Pecos on NM 63, one and a half miles on FR 121.
Reservations
General Information
May - mid-December, weather permitting
Pecos Wilderness Restrictions:
- Camping and campfires are prohibited in the following areas:
- Beatty’s Flats
- Pecos Falls
- within 50 feet of a trail, stream, or river
- within 200 feet of a lake
- All garbage and refuse must be packed out. Do not bury garbage or try to burn aluminum.
- Mechanized equipment (including chainsaws) is prohibited in Wilderness areas.
- Do not shortcut switchbacks on trails.
- Possessing, storing, or transporting any part of a tree or plant is prohibited, with the exception of dead and down wood for campfires.
- Do not tie horses to trees for more than 2 hours. Use highlines or pickets.
- The maximum group size for camping, hiking, or riding is 15 people, whether for day or overnight use.
- The maximum number of pack and saddle stock allowed in a group is 15.
- Camping for more than 14 consecutive days in one place is not allowed.
- Domestic goats and sheep are prohibited in the Pecos Wilderness in order to protect the bighorn sheep population from disease.
- Storing equipment or supplies is prohibited.
No fees are required for this site
Dogs must be leashed or under full voice control at all times.
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 35.81609839
Longitude: -105.67870622
Parking
Parking lot will not accommodate trailers or RVs.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
Horse/Pack Animal Information
Horse/Pack animals are allowed at this site.
Parking lot will not accommodate horse trailers; recommended to park at Cowles parking lot and walk in on the the road to access the site.