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About
Located near the town of El Rito, this area is often crowded in summer due to its popularity.The campground is situated along the bank of the El Rito Creek.11 campsites at 7600 feetwith excellent hiking and fishing access.
Around this stay
Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.
- 14 mi
fuel station
Oliver's Gas Station
- 13 mi
propane
AmeriGas
- 15 mi
potable water
Potable water
- 12 mi
trailhead
Canjilon Lakes Trailhead
- 5.3 mi
attraction
Delgado Hall Historic Site
- 14 mi
recreation site
Boat launch
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
- NM
- fs.usda.gov
- OPEN
Source and verification
Last verified: 10/5/2026
See the Sources tab for provenance detail.

