Facility Details - AGUA PIEDRA GROUP SHELTER, NM

Overview

There are two Agua Piedra Group Shelters that can be reserved adjacent to the Agua Piedra Campground.

The group shelters and adjacent campground are located along the Rio Pueblo River where visitors can fish, hike, mountain bike, or horseback ride from the group shelters and campground.

Natural Features:

The group shelters are located in a mixed forest of spruce, fir and aspen trees, which provide some shade throughout the day. At an altitude of 8,100 feet, temperatures cool off during even the summer nights.

Recreation:

Two trailheads begin in the area, including a novice trail that is entirely accessible. An intermediate and longer trail is also available for not only hiking, but also horseback riding and biking, and cross country skiing and snowshoeing in the winter.

Visitors to the Agua Piedra Group Shelter can also enjoy fishing in the Rio Pueblo River, which is a tributary of the mighty Rio Grande. The river is stocked with rainbow trout and has an accessible fishing dock.

Hiking to Serpent Lake and Cordova Canyon, which are both within 7 miles of the group shelter, are also favorite activities for visitors. Also popular is further exploration of points of interest in the Pecos Wilderness, as well as within the Sangre De Cristos Mountains, the southernmost Rocky Mountain range.

Facilities:

Built in 2008, these accessible group shelters (A and B) are equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are provided. The accessible group shelter "A" can accommodate up to 50 people for overnight camping. Group shelter "B" can accommodate up to 100 people for overnight camping.

Nearby Attractions:

The town of Penasco is about 17 miles from the group shelter. It is a small town dotted with churches and very few services.

Activities and Amenities

Within Facility
Accessible Vault Toilets Campfire Rings Fishing Grills Horseback Riding Trails Host	Parking Area Picnic Shelters River Access Tables Trailheads
Less Than 1 Mile
Backpacking Equestrian Sites	Firewood Vendor

Know Before You Go

The cost to reserve the shelter overnight varies with the number of occupants; $60 for up to 50 people, $85 for up to 75 people, and $110 a night for up to 100 people
This is an accessible facility, but anyone can reserve it.
Off-road vehicles are not permitted in the area
Click here for more information on the Carson National Forest

Getting There:

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
36.13528, -105.52917
36°8'7"N, 105°31'45"W

From Las Vegas, New Mexico, take State Highway 518 approximately 51 miles to the Agua Piera Campground.

From Penasco, New Mexico, travel east on State Route 75 about 5 miles, to an intersection. Turn right, onto State Route 518 (unmarked) and continue about 7 miles to campground entrance.

Contact Information:

Mailing Address:

AGUA PIEDRA GROUP SHELTER
P.O. Box 68
Penasco NM 87553

Phone Number:

Information: (435)245-6521

AGUA PIEDRA GROUP SHELTER, NM