The Picnic area is just before Bonito Lake. Bonito Lake is owned by the City of Alamogordo, NM. Access to the White Mountain Wilderness Area can be found immediately at the south end of the Campground via the South Fork Trail (T19). The scenery is amazing. It is a popular dispersed camping site with access to the adjacent White Mountain Wilderness Area and its trails. Discover Ruidoso's favorite lakes! Features: Historic Monjeau lookout tower nearby. Looks like the reclamation of Bonito Lake should be complete in 2020. Overall a nice area Bonito Lake Campground is just a mile from Bonito Lake. One of the most popular camping sites on the Smokey Bear Ranger District. Coconino: Among the open recreation areas are Grasshopper Point swimming and picnic area in Sedona and the Ashurst Lake, Canyon Vista and Lakeview campgrounds near Flagstaff. See below for alternative Ruidoso lake and recreation information. There are vault toilets an no access to clean water. Public access to the lake is provided by the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish, Open Gate Program through a memorandum of understanding between the department and the City of Alamogordo, NM. The state park offers camping sites with a picnic table and fire ring. Each winter, the lakes in Lincoln County become home to about 20 bald eagles, who arrive in November from Canada, Wyoming and Colorado.Sign up with your email address to receive news and updates and The lake is regularly stocked with rainbow trout, and on occasion catfish and smallmouth bass. Bring a picnic, cast for fish, paddle a boat, cycle, horseback ride, or explore on foot From pristine high-mountain lakes and streams to sparkling reservoirs and meandering rivers, discover the best places to cast a line in Ruidoso.Thanks to over a million acres of National Forest and wilderness areas, virtually every corner of Ruidoso is waiting to be discovered. Sites fill up quickly on the weekends. Area Status: Open The Upper Bonito Dispersed Recreation Area is located at the end of Forest Road 107 in Bonito Canyon. Anglers love this lake due to the fact that it is one of two public waters in the area in which you can put a non-motorized boat. Vault toilets. Skyline Camping Area: Seasonal: Open spring through fall. Even though there's no fishing at the lake, there is plenty to do such as: camping, hiking and so much sight seeing along the gorgeous green mountain ranges. This is a cool spot for an overnight camp that is easy to access with a truck and trailer. Facilities: 17 campsites with picnic tables and grills. https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/lincoln/recarea/?recid=34204 It is a popular dispersed camping site with access to the adjacent White Mountain Wilderness Area and its trails. She staff are friendly. 14 miles west of Bonito Lake with a nice little stream for a view. Fishing is … While there is no camping or fishing at Bonito Lake, you may still hike and bike ride around the lake. It has 60 Sites with a stay limit of 14 days. Amenities at Bonito Lake Campground include laundry facilities, dump station, pull thrus, tent camping and pets are allowed. Book Bonito Campground, Flagstaff on Tripadvisor: See 12 traveler reviews, 15 candid photos, and great deals for Bonito Campground, ranked #7 of 26 specialty lodging in Flagstaff and rated 4.5 of 5 at Tripadvisor. Fishing can be found nearby at Bonito Lake. Been going to this small lake for several years now. The Upper Bonito Dispersed Recreation Area is located at the end of Forest Road 107 in Bonito Canyon. No drinking water. Dispersed camping near Monjeau Lookout. The dispersed camping was plentiful.