Quemado is the northern most district of the Gila National Forest. It is actually a part of the Apache National Forest that is located in New Mexico and that is administered by the Gila National Forest. Elevations range from 6600 feet to 9700 feet in the 600,600 acres managed by the Quemado Ranger District. The area covered by the District includes grassland, piñon-juniper woodland, ponderosa pine, and mixed conifer with aspen and fir. There are also riparian areas with cottonwood, willow, and other riparian vegetation.
Popular attractions include fishing, boating, hunting, camping, horseback riding, rock hounding, hiking, recreational vehicle use, and wildlife viewing. Quemado Lake Recreation Area provides fishing, RV camping, and tent camping opportunities. Portions of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail are located on the east side of the District while the San Francisco Warm Springs grace the west end. NM State Highway 32 between Quemado and Apache Creek offers a scenic drive and changing colors in the fall.
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