CAMPGROUND NAME: Agua Piedra
VISIT DATE: 06/17/1999
UPDATE DATE: 5/14/2009
STATE: New Mexico
REGION: Southwestern
RANGER DISTRICT: Camino Real
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Penasco
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Penasco, NM, take State Rt. 75 east 4.8 miles to "T"
intersection (State Rt. 518). Turn right onto Rt. 518 (unmarked)
and go 6.8 miles to campground sign. Turn right into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 8,100 ft.
The campground is composed of two sections near the Rio Pueblo.
One section, at entrance to campground, is a small loop with
sites that can accommodate small groups. The other section
contains two loops one of which accommodate tents or RVs
(combined) and the other is for tents only. Shade is provided
by spruce, fir and a few aspen. The sound of the river can be
heard throughout the campground.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open Memorial Day through Labor Day.
NOTE: Water system temporarily shutdown - summer 2007;
check with Ranger District Office for status.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $12 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 19
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 23
Total Sites: 42
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 42
No. Grilles on Sites: 37
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: Yes
No. RV Pull Throughs: 3
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 9' X 51'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel and paved.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 4
No. Threaded: 1
Comments:
Potable water has a sulphur smell to it.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Agua Piedra #19A (foot, horse, mountain bike & motorcycle) - 6.1
miles
FISHING
Rainbow trout (stocked) - there is wheelchair friendly fishing
access in the day-use area.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Capulin
VISIT DATE: 06/14/1999
UPDATE DATE: 5/14/2009
STATE: New Mexico
REGION: Southwestern
RANGER DISTRICT: Camino Real
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Taos
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Taos, NM, at the intersection of State Rts. 68/585 and US 64,
take Rt. 64/585 east 2.1 miles to stop sign at "T" intersection.
Turn right at intersection onto Rt. 64 (Enchanted Circle) and go
4.5 miles to campground on right.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 8,000 ft.
The campground stretches along the Rio Fernando with most sites
adjacent to it. The area is riparian set in mixed conifers and
cottonwoods. The campground is within sight and sound of US Rt.
64. With no turn-arounds in the campground, only small RVs are
recommended - no travel trailers.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open Memorial Day through Labor Day.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $5 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 4
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 7
Total Sites: 11
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 11
No. Grilles on Sites: 11
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 14.5' X 36'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt. With no turn-arounds in the
campground, access is limited to small RVs. Travel trailers are
not recommended.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Cimarron
VISIT DATE: 06/25/1999
UPDATE DATE: 4/24/2009
STATE: New Mexico
REGION: Southwestern
RANGER DISTRICT: Questa
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Costilla
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Costilla, NM, at intersection of State Routes 522 and 196,
take Rt. 196 east 17.3 miles to where Rt. 196 becomes Forest Rt.
1950. Continue straight on Rt. 1950 and go 1.6 miles to a "Y"
intersection. Bear right, staying on Rt. 1950, and go 9.3 miles
to Cimarron campground sign. Turn right at sign and go 0.8 miles
to campground entrance. Turn right into campground.
NOTE: State Rt. 196 becomes a dirt and gravel roadway after 10
miles and continues that way on Forest Rt. 1950. Both roads vary
from single-lane to wide two-lane.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 9,400 ft.
The campground permits horses and is located within the Valle
Vidal Unit among spruce. The 100,000-acre Valle Vidal was
donated by the Pennzoil Co. in 1982. It is a wild life habitat
which limits vehicles to designated roads and campgrounds. Elk
calving is a major activity from May 1 through June 30. Hiking
and horseback riding is permitted throughout the Unit. The open
range feel provides a unique experience for all with lots of wild
life viewing. Some sites have feeding bins and hitching rails.
NOTE: Bring a spare tire and changing tools. Rock and gravel on
the access roads can be sharp.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open June 15 through November 1
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $15 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
NOTE: Fee may be reduced if no water is available.
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 35
Total Sites: 35
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 35
No. Grilles on Sites: 35
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: Yes
No. RV Pull Throughs: 4
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 20' X 47'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel and the pull-throughs are very
long.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 4
No. Threaded: 4
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Shuree Ponds Trail (foot and horse) - 0.5 miles
There are few maintained trails, BUT the whole area is an open
range permitting horseback riding and hiking under a "park and
go" policy.
FISHING - No
Comments:
Shuree Pond, located 0.5 miles from the campground on Forest Rt.
1950, is stocked with Rainbow trout.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Columbine
VISIT DATE: 06/14/1999
UPDATE DATE: 4/24/2009
STATE: New Mexico
REGION: Southwestern
RANGER DISTRICT: Questa
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Questa
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Questa, NM, take State Rt. 38 east 3.9 miles to campground
sign. Turn right into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 7,900 ft.
The campground is composed of two loops. One very small loop has
all open sites and is nice for large gatherings. The other is a
large long loop among pine, spruce and some aspen that follows
Columbine Creek. The sound of the creek can be heard throughout
the campground. This is bear country; practice safe food storage
techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 15 through October 31
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $15
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 1
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 26
Total Sites: 27
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 26
No. Grilles on Sites: 26
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 6
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 12.5' X 45'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved and gravel.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 4
No. Threaded: 3
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Columbine - Twining National Recreation Trail (foot & horse) #71
Provides access to a network of trails including:
Gold Hill - 9 miles
Lobo Peak - 10 miles
Twining - 13 miles
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Comales
VISIT DATE: 06/17/1999
UPDATE DATE: 5/14/2009
STATE: New Mexico
REGION: Southwestern
RANGER DISTRICT: Camino Real
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Penasco
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Penasco, NM, take State Rt. 75 east 4.8 miles to "T"
intersection (State Rt. 518). Turn right onto Rt. 518 (unmarked)
and go 2.2 miles to campground sign. Turn left into campground
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 7,700 ft.
The campground is located along the Rio Pueblo with some sites
overlooking the river and is one step above dispersed camping.
Sites 4,5,6, 12 and 13 are located on dead ends with no turn-
arounds. The road to right of campground entrance is not
trailer-friendly. Spruce and juniper are the predominate trees.
The sounds of the Rio Pueblo and traffic noise from Rt. 75 can be
heard throughout the campground.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open Memorial Day through Labor Day.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $5 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 5
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 8
Total Sites: 13
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 13
No. Grilles on Sites: 7
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 2
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: Open field
Comments:
The parking aprons are grass, dirt and rock.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING
Rainbow trout (stocked)
CAMPGROUND NAME: Duran Canyon
VISIT DATE: 06/17/1999
UPDATE DATE: 5/14/2009
STATE: New Mexico
REGION: Southwestern
RANGER DISTRICT: Camino Real
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Penasco
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Penasco, NM, take State Rt. 75 east 4.8 miles to "T"
intersection (State Rt. 518). Turn right onto Rt. 518 (unmarked)
and go 8.3 miles to La Junta Canyon (Forest Rt. 76) sign. Turn
left at sign onto Rt. 76 (dirt and gravel) and go 2 miles to
campground sign. Turn right across low water bridge into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 9,000 ft.
The campground is located on the Duran and Junta Creeks nestled
among mature spruce. It is basically a tent camp with a couple
RV-friendly sites.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open Memorial Day through Labor Day.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $6 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 10
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 2
Total Sites: 12
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 12
No. Grilles on Sites: 12
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 2
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: Not applicable
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel. The only RV sites are located to
the left of campground entrance.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Duran Canyon Trail (foot) - 3 miles
FISHING
Rainbow trout (stocked)
CAMPGROUND NAME: Elephant Rock
VISIT DATE: 06/14/1999
UPDATE DATE: 5/13/2009
STATE: New Mexico
REGION: Southwestern
RANGER DISTRICT: Questa
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Red River
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Red River, NM, take State Rt. 38 west 1.3 miles to
campground sign. Turn left into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 8,300 ft.
The campground stretches out along the Red River with a lot of
waterfront sites. It is convenient to State Rt. 38 and day trips
on the Enchanted Circle and the town of Red River. The sound of
the river can be heard throughout the campground. Ponderosa pine
dominates the campground with a mixture of fir and spruce. The
understory is grass and open which limits privacy between sites.
The nearby Fawn Lake (3 acres) offers fishing only. Sites 8
through 10 are tent only. This is bear country; practice safe
food protection techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open Memorial Day through October 1
NOTE: May close after Labor Day - check with Ranger District Office.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $15 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 6
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 11
Total Sites: 17
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 17
No. Grilles on Sites: 17
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 14' X 47'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel. An RV waste station
with potable water is available for a fee at River Ranch,
east end of Red River.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Fawn Lakes Trail (foot & wheelchair friendly) - 0.3 miles
FISHING
Rainbow trout (stocked) - both in Red River and Fawn Lakes.
There is wheelchair friendly trail to and around the lakes.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Fawn Lakes
VISIT DATE: 06/14/1999
UPDATE DATE: 4/24/2009
STATE: New Mexico
REGION: Southwestern
RANGER DISTRICT: Questa
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Red River
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Red River, NM, take State Rt. 38 west 1.7 miles to
campground sign. Turn right at sign into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 8,500 ft.
This attractive campground meanders up a hillside with several
sites featuring stone terracing under a mixture of Ponderosa
pine, aspen, fir and spruce. It is convenient to State Rt. 38
and well situated for day trips on the Enchanted Circle and the
town of Red River. The Red River is across the road from
campground.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 15 through October 1
NOTE: May close after Labor Day - check with Ranger District Office.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $15 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 2
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 18
Total Sites: 20
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 20
No. Grilles on Sites: 20
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 1
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 14.5' X 48'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved. There is a waste station with
potable water at River Ranch, east end of Red River - $5 fee
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 4
No. Threaded: 4
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING
Rainbow trout (stocked) - across the road in the Red River.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Junebug
VISIT DATE: 06/14/1999
UPDATE DATE: 5/13/2009
STATE: New Mexico
REGION: Southwestern
RANGER DISTRICT: Questa
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Red River
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Red River, NM, take State Rt. 38 west 0.6 miles to
campground sign. Turn left at sign into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 8,500 ft.
The campground stretches along the fast-flowing Red River with
several waterfront sites. It is convenient to State Rt. 38 and
well situated for day trips on the Enchanted Circle and the town
of Red River. The sound of the Red River can be heard throughout
the campground. Sites 9 through 12 are very rocky making it a
challenge for tent campers to find a smooth spot. The campground
is dominated by mature spruce with a mixture of cottonwoods, fir
and conifers. This is bear country; practice safe food storage
techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open Memorial Day through October 1
NOTE: May close after Labor Day - check with Ranger District Office.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $15 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 1
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 21
Total Sites: 22
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 22
No. Grilles on Sites: 22
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 4
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 16' X 37'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt. There is a waste station with
potable water at River Ranch, east end of Red River - $5 fee
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigot is a hand pump.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING
Rainbow trout (stocked)
CAMPGROUND NAME: La Junta Canyon
VISIT DATE: 06/17/1999
UPDATE DATE: 5/14/2009
STATE: New Mexico
REGION: Southwestern
RANGER DISTRICT: Camino Real
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Penasco
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Penasco, NM, take State Rt. 75 east 4.8 miles to "T"
intersection (State Rt. 518). Turn right onto Rt. 518 (unmarked)
and go 8.3 miles to La Junta Canyon (Forest Rt. 76) sign. Turn
left at sign onto Rt. 76 (dirt and gravel) and go 0.2 miles to
campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 8,200 ft.
The campground stretches 4.5 miles up through the canyon with
sites scattered along Junta Creek in grass fields or under
spruce. The campground is composed of two sections, one of which
is called Upper La Junta where the sites are more formally
designated. The other area is along the road (sites numbered 1
through 30) and has a more dispersed camping feel. This section
may have cattle wandering among the sites.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open Memorial Day through Labor Day.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $5 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 18
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 23
Total Sites: 41
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 8
No. Grilles on Sites: 6
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: Yes
No. RV Pull Throughs: 8
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: Open field
Comments:
The parking aprons are grass and dirt. The aprons are poorly
defined and irregular in shape. Access to some sites is not
trailer-friendly.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
La Cueva Lake #8 (foot, horse, mountain bike & motorcycle) - 4.4
miles
FISHING
Rainbow trout (stocked)
CAMPGROUND NAME: La Sombra
VISIT DATE: 06/14/1999
UPDATE DATE: 5/14/2009
STATE: New Mexico
REGION: Southwestern
RANGER DISTRICT: Camino Real
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Taos
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Taos, NM, at the intersection of State Rts. 68/585 and US 64,
take Rt. 64/585 east 2.1 miles to stop sign at "T" intersection.
Turn right at intersection onto Rt. 64 (Enchanted Circle) and go
4.8 miles to campground on right.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation 7,800 ft.
The campground stretches along the Rio Fernando among
cottonwoods, conifers and other riparian plants. Access to sites
1 through 5 and 9 through 12 require fording a creek. Trailers
are not recommended - there is no turn-around.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 30 through September 30.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $5 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 10
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 2
Total Sites: 12
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 12
No. Grilles on Sites: 12
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 13' X 23'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt. With no turn-arounds in the
campground, access is limited to small RVs. Travel trailers are
not recommended.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Lower Canjilon Lake
VISIT DATE: 06/11/1999
UPDATE DATE: 5/13/2009
STATE: New Mexico
REGION: Southwestern
RANGER DISTRICT: Canjilon
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Cebolla
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Cebolla, NM, take US Rt. 84 south 3.5 miles to State Rt. 115
(Canjilon Lakes/Canjilon) signs. Turn left onto Rt. 115 and go
3.3 miles to Canjilon Lake sign (County Rt. 280). Turn left onto
Rt. 280 and go 7.6 miles to Canjilon Lake sign (Forest Rt. 129).
Turn left onto Rt. 129 (paved) and go 3.4 miles to campground on
left.
NOTE: County Rt. 280 becomes dirt after 3.2 miles at which time
it becomes Forest Rt. 559.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 9,900 ft.
The campground is one of two campgrounds in the Canjilon Lakes
Recreation Area. It is heavily wooded with spruce and aspen and
laid out in a tight single loop. Two sites have view of Lower
Canjilon Lake. The campground is full of birds and the Lower
Canjilon Lake is a good beginning lake for canoeists. Some
interesting day trips are:
1) Monastery of Christ in the Desert - On Forest Rt. 151, off US
Rt. 84.
(2) Ghost Ranch Living Museum - on US Rt. 84 about 12 miles north
of Abiquiu, NM.
(3) Ghost Ranch Conservation Center (Paleontology and
Archaeological museums) - south of the Ghost Ranch Living
Museum on US Rt. 84.
(4) Drive US Rt. 84 between Abiquiu and Cebolla, NM and take in
the magnificent views of the "Red Rocks" canyons.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open Memorial Day through Labor Day - weather permitting
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $5 per vehicle
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 1
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 10
Total Sites: 11
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 11
No. Grilles on Sites: 11
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 5
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 12.5' X 40.5'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved. The pull-throughs are not suitable
for large RVs.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: No
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Lower Canjilon Lake is 4 acres. The Middle and Upper Canjilon
Lakes are a mile or so further on Forest Rt. 129.
HIKING
Canjilon Mountain Loop Trail (foot & horse) - 12 miles
FISHING
Rainbow trout (stocked)
CAMPGROUND NAME: McCrystal Creek
VISIT DATE: 06/15/1999
UPDATE DATE: 4/24/2009
STATE: New Mexico
REGION: Southwestern
RANGER DISTRICT: Questa
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Costilla
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Costilla, NM, at intersection of State Routes 522 and 196, take
Rt. 196 east 17.3 miles to where Rt. 196 becomes Forest Rt. 1950.
Continue straight on Rt. 1950 and go 1.6 miles to a "Y"
intersection. Bear right, staying on Rt. 1950, and go 17.6 miles
to campground sign. Turn left into campground.
NOTE: State Rt. 196 becomes a dirt and gravel roadway after 10
miles and continues that way on Forest Rt. 1950. Both roads vary
from single-lane to wide two-lane.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 8,100 ft.
The campground permits horses and is located within the Valle
Vidal Unit in a stand of young Ponderosa pine. The 100,000-acre
Valle Vidal was donated by the Pennzoil Co. in 1982. It is a
wild life habitat which limits vehicles to designated roads and
campgrounds. Elk calving is a major activity from May 1 through
June 30. Hiking and horseback riding is permitted throughout the
Unit. The open range feel provides a unique experience for all
with lots of wild life viewing. There are horse facilities
within the campground. At the entrance to the campground, take
the 1-mile Ring Ranch Interpretive Trail and walk into the past
of ranching and logging in the area. This is bear country;
practice safe food storage techniques.
NOTE: Bring a spare tire and changing tools. Rock and gravel on
the access roads can be sharp.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open June 15 through November 15
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $5 per vehicle per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 60
Total Sites: 60
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 60
No. Grilles on Sites: 60
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: Yes
No. RV Pull Throughs: 6
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 15' X 53'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel and dirt and very long.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0
Comments:
Water available for livestock only.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Ring Ranch Interpretive Trail (loop-foot) - 1 mile
There are few maintained trails, BUT the whole area is an open
range permitting horseback riding and hiking under a "park and
go" policy.
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Middle Canjilon Lake
VISIT DATE: 06/11/1999
UPDATE DATE: 5/13/2009
STATE: New Mexico
REGION: Southwestern
RANGER DISTRICT: Canjilon
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Cebolla
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Cebolla, NM, take US Rt. 84 south 3.5 miles to State Rt. 115
(Canjilon Lakes/Canjilon) signs. Turn left onto Rt. 115 and go
3.3 miles to Canjilon Lake sign (County Rt. 280). Turn left onto
Rt. 280 and go 7.6 miles to Canjilon Lake sign (Forest Rt. 129).
Turn left onto Rt. 129 (paved) and go 4.2 miles to campground on
right.
NOTE: County Rt. 280 becomes dirt after 3.2 miles at which time
it becomes Forest Rt. 559.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 9,900 ft.
The campground is one of two campgrounds in the Canjilon Lakes
Recreation Area. It is designed in a cloverleaf shape in thick
aspen and some spruce trees, next to the Middle Canjilon Lake.
The campground is a very pretty with lots of birds. There may be
standing water in some places. There are a half dozen or so
tables and grilles (without designated parking) that are not
included in the site count. These sites are ideal for tenters.
Some interesting day trips are:
1) Monastery of Christ in the Desert - On Forest Rt. 151, off US
Rt. 84.
2) Ghost Ranch Living Museum - on US Rt. 84 about 12 miles north
of Abiquiu, NM.
3) Ghost Ranch Conservation Center (paleontology and
archaeological museums) - south of the Ghost Ranch Living
Museum on US Rt. 84.
4) Drive US Rt. 84 between Abiquiu and Cebolla, NM and take in
the magnificent views of the "Red Rocks" canyons.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open Memorial Day through October 1 -weather permitting
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $5 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 3
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 29
Total Sites: 32
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 32
No. Grilles on Sites: 32
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 21
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 53'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: No
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Middle Canjilon Lake is 3 acres. The Upper Canjilon Lake is 0.7
miles above the campground and the Lower Canjilon Lake is 0.8
miles below the campground.
HIKING - No
FISHING
Rainbow trout (stocked)
CAMPGROUND NAME: Santa Barbara
VISIT DATE: 06/17/1999
UPDATE DATE: 5/14/2009
STATE: New Mexico
REGION: Southwestern
RANGER DISTRICT: Camino Real
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Penasco
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Penasco, NM, from intersection of State Rts. 75 and 73, take
Rt. 73 south 1.4 miles to Santa Barbara campground sign. Turn
left at sign and go 6 miles to campground (just past Lower Santa
Barbara campground sign).
NOTE: The last 3.6 miles is a dirt roadway.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 8,900 ft.
The campground is adjacent to the South Santa Barbara River and
nearby the Pecos Wilderness. It is convenient to the Pecos
Wilderness and is comprised of spruce and aspen trees.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open early June through September 30.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $12 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 21
Total Sites: 21
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 21
No. Grilles on Sites: 21
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 2
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 18' X 45'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 6
No. Threaded: 6
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Middle Fork Trail #24 (horse & foot) - 11.7 miles
Indian Creek Trail #27 (horse & foot) - 4.6 miles
Both trails access the northern section of the Pecos Wilderness
and its network of trails.
FISHING
Rainbow trout (stocked)
