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El Rito

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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.

  • fuel station

    Oliver's Gas Station

    14 mi
  • propane

    AmeriGas

    13 mi
  • potable water

    Potable water

    15 mi
  • trailhead

    Canjilon Lakes Trailhead

    12 mi
  • attraction

    Delgado Hall Historic Site

    5.3 mi
  • recreation site

    Boat launch

    14 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

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