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Cabresto Lake Campground

usfs · NM

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  • fuel station5.4 mi

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About

Surrounded by high peaks, this small campground of 3 sites at 9500 feet overlooks the 15-acre Cabresto Lake from a level ridge at the head of a 4 mile trail to Heart Lake. One of the few places in NM for catching brook trout

Around this stay

Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.

  • fuel station

    Fuel station

    5.4 mi
  • propane

    Kit Carson Propane

    5.4 mi
  • grocery

    Der Markt Food Store

    5.6 mi
  • potable water

    Potable water

    11 mi
  • trailhead

    Cabresto Lake Trailhead

    < 0.1 mi
  • attraction

    Shortcut

    5.8 mi
  • recreation site

    Fawn Lakes Fishing Site

    3.9 mi

No dump station found within ~25 mi. Plan dump access before you arrive.

Forest road access near this stay: Roads open to all Vehicles, Yearlong road in Carson National Forest. Motorhome access is listed as open on the nearest MVUM segment — verify current restrictions.

Contact & access

Source and verification

Last verified: 10/5/2026

See the Sources tab for provenance detail.