Campo Alegre (OG.164): New Mexico Open Gate hunting
Campo Alegre (OG.164) is an Open Gate property: 158 acres near Cebolla in Rio Arriba County, Unit 51A, that NMDOW leases for public deer and fall turkey hunting, on an annual lease that runs to March 31, 2027, by NMDOW's Open Gate table updated 09-15-2026. No fee or extra permission is needed beyond the right license; the property's own rules are posted at its entrance.
Data updated October 2026. Property: NMDOW's Open Gate table, updated 09-15-2026. Boundary: NMDOW GIS. Hunts: NMDOW's 2026-27 booklet.
National forestBLMState trust landCampo AlegreUnit lineLake or riverHighway
| Property | Campo Alegre (OG.164) |
|---|---|
| Open for | Deer, Fall Turkey |
| Size | 158 acres (NMDOW map) |
| Unit | Unit 51A |
| Near | Cebolla, Rio Arriba County |
| Term | Annual - Expires March 31, 2027 |
| NMDOW property map | OG.164 property information and map (PDF) |
What land is around Campo Alegre?
Within 3 miles of the property, FilledTag measured 10,998 acres of public land: national forest 10,812 acres, BLM 123 acres and state trust land 63 acres, from the BLM New Mexico surface management agency map (read 2026-10). Unit 51A as a whole is 86.4% public land.
Which hunts can be used here?
The species NMDOW lists for Campo Alegre and the 2026-27 hunt codes valid in its unit:
| Hunt code | Species | Where | Weapon | Dates | Bag limit | Licenses | Who may apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DER-1-389 | Deer | Unit 51A | any legal weapon | Oct 31-Nov 4 | Fork-antlered deer (white-tailed or mule deer) | 145 | Any applicant |
| DER-2-390 | Deer | Unit 51A | bow | Sep 1-24 | Fork-antlered deer (white-tailed or mule deer) | 65 | Any applicant |
Hunts: NMDOW 2026-27 Hunting Rules and Information, page 66.
How do you get to Campo Alegre?
NMDOW's table places it near Cebolla in Rio Arriba County. Highways within 8 miles: US 84, US 64, NM 221 and NM 115. Nearest towns: Canjilon (5 miles), Tierra Amarilla (12 miles) and Ensenada (13 miles). NMDOW's property map (PDF) shows the entrance and the boundary.
The rules common to most Open Gate properties are on the Open Gate page.
Questions hunters ask
What is Campo Alegre open for?
NMDOW's Open Gate table lists Campo Alegre (OG.164) for deer, fall turkey. Only licensed hunters may use it, during the seasons for the species the landowner agreed to.
Do you need permission to use Campo Alegre?
No. NMDOW says no fee or special use permit is needed and no extra permission is required, because the landowner is under an Open Gate contract. Each property's rules are posted at its main entrance (NMDOW's Open Gate page).
Which deer hunts are in Unit 51A?
NMDOW's 2026-27 booklet lists 2 deer hunt codes valid in Unit 51A: DER-1-389 (Oct 31-Nov 4) and DER-2-390 (Sep 1-24). A hunt code limited to private land or to drawn hunters says so.