Juniper Campground (Quemado Lake)

FS USDA Forest Service · Developed

Conditions

Road Access Gravel
Driveway Surface Gravel
Season Open Year Round
Campfires Campfires Allowed
Max RV Length 35 ft

Features

Rig Size Back In Only
Hookup Electric Hookup 30 amp
Style Vault Toilet Reservable

Campground Stats

Total Sites36
RV Sites18
Sites Accepting RVs28
Overnight Sites36
Max RV Length35 ft
Max Amps30
Electric Hookup Sites18
Back-In Sites36
SurfaceGravel

Location

34.137543, -108.48919

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Description

Overview

Juniper Campground is Quemado Ranger District's most popular campground. It offers electric RV hookups (no water, no sewer), leveled tent sites, and easy lake access. This campground is a mix of first come, first served sites and reservable sites. For more information, you can visit our website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/gila/recarea/?recid=1964

Recreation

Recreational opportunities include fishing and boating on Quemado Lake, hiking forest and lakeside trails, and RV and tent camping.  

Facilities

Boat Ramp / Tent Camping/ Trailer/RV Camping / Picnic Tables / Vault Toilets / Grills / Campfire Rings

Natural Features

Lake Access/ Forested / Unrestricted Night Sky Views

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (575) 773-4678.

Nearby Attractions

  • El Caso I-3 Campgrounds
  • El Caso 4 & 5 Campgrounds
  • Piñon Campground
  • Quemado Lake and Day Use Area
  • Boat Ramp at Quemado Lake 

Charges & Cancellations

Cancellation Policy:

  •  A customer who cancels a reservation the day before or the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee.

Directions

The campground is located 14.2 miles south of Quemado. Take NM 32 south to Quemado Lake/NM 103 sign. Turn left onto NM 103 and drive 4 miles to Quemado Lake/Forest Road 13. NM103 ends when the paved road turns to gravel. The gravel road is an indication that you are now driving on Forest Road 13. Continue driving on Forest Road 13 for 1 mile to reach the Juniper Campground. Turn right into the campground.

 Latitude : 34.137543 Longitude : -108.48919 Elevation : 7,712 Feet

Activities

BACKPACKING BIKING BIRDING BOATING CAMPING CANOEING DAY USE AREA FISHING HIKING HUNTING KAYAKING MOUNTAIN BIKING NON-MOTORIZED BOATING PADDLE BOATING PADDLING PHOTOGRAPHY PICNICKING RAFTING SCENIC DRIVE STAR GAZING WILDLIFE VIEWING

Details

FeePayments made for first come, first served sites must be made using cash or check. Exact change is required. There is a self-pay fee station at the entrance of the campground.
ReservableYes

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