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Campground conditions report

Sawmill Campground

Utah, USA 36.516°, -105.109°
  • Camping
  • First come, first served

Live data Weather from NOAA and yr.no Streamflow from USGS Snowpack from NRCS SNOTEL

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Reservations
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Campgrounds nearby
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Conditions at Sawmill

Current observations, the next 24 hours, and the 7 day outlook. Same feed the Snoflo iOS app uses.

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About this campground

Sawmill

Sawmill is a campground operated by Philmont Scout Ranch near Santa Fe, New Mexico, at an elevation of approximately 8,000 feet. The facility serves as a base camp for the ranch's backcountry hiking and backpacking programs. Located in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, the area offers access to northern New Mexico's high-country trails and scenic terrain during the peak summer camping season.
StateUtah
Latitude36.5156°
Longitude-105.1085°
Campgrounds nearby6
Stream gauges nearby6
Amenities

What is on site

Facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking, since amenities change seasonally.

Reservations
First come, first served
Toilets
Not listed
Showers
Not listed
Fire rings
Check current rules
Detailed forecast

Plan the trip down to the hour

The same weather feed the Snoflo iOS app uses, updated continuously from NOAA and yr.no.

Hourly detail

Next 5 days, hour by hour

Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow and rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.

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Deep dive

5 day forecast table

Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is shaded relative to the column minimum and maximum so trends read at a glance.

Time Condition Temp (°F) Snow (in) Rain (in) Humidity (%) Wind (mps) Wind dir
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Long term outlook

15 day temperature and precipitation

Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.

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Nearby campgrounds

Other campgrounds in the area

Snoflo tracked campsites within driving distance of Sawmill, with reservations and facilities status.

Campground Reservations Toilets View
Whistle Punk Camp New Mexico
Upper Sawmill Camp New Mexico
Bailout Camp New Mexico
Lower Sawmill Camp New Mexico
Webster Parks Camp New Mexico

Reservation and facility flags come from the operator records Snoflo ingests. A blank flag means the field was not published, not that the facility is absent.

Live water

Nearby streamflow

USGS stream gauges within reach of Sawmill, pulled live from the National Water Information System.

Stream gauge Discharge View
Cimarron River Below Eagle Nest Dam Nm 35 cfs
Cimarron River Near Cimarron Nm 24 cfs
Ponil Creek Near Cimarron Nm ·
Rayado Creek Near Cimarron Nm 1 cfs
Vermejo River Near Dawson Nm 0 cfs
Rio Pueblo De Taos Near Taos Nm 2 cfs

Useful for creek crossings on the access road, water availability, and judging how dry the surrounding basin is running.

Snowpack

Nearby snow depths

NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Sawmill. Worth a check when planning a shoulder season or alpine trip.

SNOTEL station Snowpack 24 h snowfall View
Tolby Nm 0.0 in 0.0 in
Nohrsc Tolby Nm 0.0 in 0.0 in
Eagle Nest Nm 0.0 in 0.0 in
Palo Nm 0.0 in 0.0 in
Nohrsc Palo Snotel Nm 0.0 in 0.0 in
Nohrsc Red River Pass #2 Nm 0.0 in 0.0 in

A reading of 0 in means the station is reporting and there is no snow on the ground, not that the station is offline.

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Before you go

Camping essentials and Leave No Trace

Pack it in, pack it out
Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
Respect wildlife
Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife, so natural behavior and safety are maintained.
Know before you go
Check weather, fire restrictions, road conditions, and permit requirements before leaving home.
Minimize campfire impact
Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or use a camp stove when fires are restricted.
Leave what you find
Preserve natural and cultural features by leaving plants, rocks, and artifacts where they are.
Common questions

About Sawmill

Can I make reservations at Sawmill?

This campground does not appear to accept reservations. It is typically first come, first served, so arrive early on summer weekends.

How fresh is the weather data on this page?

The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA and yr.no public feeds. Streamflow is pulled live from USGS stream gauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.

What is the best time of year to visit?

Use the 15 day temperature and precipitation outlook above to pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5 day hourly meteogram shows snow and rain accumulation hour by hour.

How do I get to Sawmill?

Use Directions in the header to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.

Can I get alerts when conditions change?

Yes. Alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold on temperature, snowpack, or precipitation, and the app pushes the moment it crosses.

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Set push alerts in the Snoflo app

Save Sawmill as a favorite, set a threshold on precipitation, snowpack, or freezing temperatures, and the iOS app pushes the moment conditions cross it.

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