Overview

Juniper Campground is Quemado Ranger District's most popular campground. It offers electric RV hookups (no water, no sewer), leveled tent sites, and easy lake access. This campground is a mix of first come, first served sites and reservable sites. For more information, you can visit our website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/gila/recarea/?recid=1964

Facilities

Boat Ramp / Tent Camping/ Trailer/RV Camping / Picnic Tables / Vault Toilets / Grills / Campfire Rings

Natural Features

Lake Access/ Forested / Unrestricted Night Sky Views

Recreation

Recreational opportunities include fishing and boating on Quemado Lake, hiking forest and lakeside trails, and RV and tent camping.  

Nearby Attractions

• El Caso I-3 Campgrounds
• El Caso 4 & 5 Campgrounds
• Piñon Campground
• Quemado Lake and Day Use Area
• Boat Ramp at Quemado Lake 

Contact Info

Important Notices

• All Gila National Forest sites have a 14 day stay limit.

• Hunting and target shooting are prohibited in the Quemado Lake Recreation Area.

• Horses are prohibited at Juniper Campground and the Quemado Lake Recreation Area. Horses are permitted only in El Caso 5 Campground.

• All pets must be on a leash except in enclosed areas.

• Fires are permitted only in fire rings provided.

Available Activities

• Biking - Biking
• Boating - Boating
• Canoeing - Canoeing
• Backpacking - Backpacking
• Camping - Camping
• Day Use Area - Day Use Area
• Fishing - Fishing
• Hiking - Hiking
• Kayaking - Kayaking
• Mountain Biking - Mountain Biking
• Paddling - Paddling
• Picnicking - Picnicking
• Photography - Photography
• Rafting - Rafting
• Scenic Drive - Scenic Drive
• Star Gazing - Star Gazing
• Wildlife Viewing - Wildlife Viewing
• Birding - Birding
• Hunting - Hunting
• Non-Motorized Boating - Non-Motorized Boating
• Paddle Boating - Paddle Boating

Directions

<p>The campground is located 14.2 miles south of Quemado. Take NM 32 south to Quemado Lake/NM 103 sign. Turn left onto NM 103 and drive 4 miles to Quemado Lake/Forest Road 13. NM103 ends when the paved road turns to gravel. The gravel road is an indication that you are now driving on Forest Road 13. Continue driving on Forest Road 13 for 1 mile to reach the Juniper Campground. Turn right into the campground.</p> <p> Latitude : 34.137543 Longitude : -108.48919 Elevation : 7,712 Feet</p>

Cancellation Policy

<p>Cancellation Policy:</p> <ul> <li> A customer who cancels a reservation the day before or the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee.</li> </ul>

Rental Options

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