Cowles

About

Cowles Campground sits at thebase of the Winsor Canyon where it meets the Pecos Canyon and is in walking distance of Cowles Ponds, Winsor Creek, Pecos River, and Winsor Ridge Trailhead. Uses: tent camping, picnicking, fishing, and hiking. Facilities:1 vault toilet,9 camping units withtables, fire rings,and grills, 2 covered three-sided shelters with fire places, andtrash bins. No potable water, utility hook-ups, dumpstations or showers. Special Instructions: Users are encouraged to recycle and pack out trash. Please visit the Leave No Trace website for more information about frontcountry and backcountry outdoor ethics at www.lnt.org.

Around this stay

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

• fuel station

  Chacon Gas

  15 mi

• grocery

  Johnny's Cash Store

  17 mi

• potable water

  Potable water

  7.8 mi

• trailhead

  Winsor Ridge Trailhead

  0.2 mi

• attraction

  Connells Cabin Historic Site

  3.3 mi

• recreation site

  Cowles Ponds Fishing Site

  0.2 mi

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

Forest road access near this stay: Roads open to highway legal vehicles only, Yearlong road in Santa Fe National Forest. Motorhome access is listed as open on the nearest MVUM segment — verify current restrictions.

Contact & access

• NM
• fs.usda.gov
• OPEN