CUBA, NM

Apache Nugget Travel Ctr & Casino, pkg lot. Restrooms inside. Free. C-Store Mgr said OK to stay anytime. 22 mi W of Cuba on US-550 at jct SR-537. Lot directly across from C-Store (gaming machines, Subway, trucker lounge inside) & gas/diesel pumps, next to car wash. N 36.14807 W 107.2641. Flat, gravel/dirt, well lighted, no trees, room for several trucks & RVs. Pkg also at old closed casino (dome shaped bldg) across (S) from entrance to Travel Ctr. Lg paved flat lighted area on R after entering (lot chained off Aug 21, REPORT NEEDED). Tables, covered with yellow teepee-like structure. Check in w/ Security in Travel Ctr Casino. Some rd noise but quieter than Travel Ctr truck pkg area. Good Verizon cell. Barry & Cindy #57369 May 12. Last updated by L Davis #102381 viewed Aug 21.

BD (NF). Go 10 mi E from town on SR-126 (paved, closed in winter), TL (N) on FR-70 (signed as San Gregorio Reservoir/Pecos Wilderness, good graded gravel). Numerous forested BD sites in 1st 3 mi. Some access spurs are muddy in wet weather. Vault toilet at trailhead, MM 2.5, paved pkg signed No Camping. After 3 mi, rd narrows & becomes steep. Short pleasant hike to San Gregorio Reservoir, good fishing. Brian & Kitty Benzar #108579 stayed Aug 16.