Agua Piedra Campground

Carson National Forest

Agua Piedra, located in the Carson National Forest, is nestled near the Rio Pueblo and Agua Piedra Creek. The campground contains many shaded areas to camp, relax, and enjoy the outdoors.

The campground includes 40 single sites each with a table and fire ring, two double sites each with two tables and a fire ring, and two group shelters located west of the campground. Vault toilets, drinking water from faucets, and trash removal are provided. Firewood is available to purchase from the host. First-come, first-served sites are available. The group shelters (A and B), which are accessible, are located west of the campground and are equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Trash service is provided in the campground. 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. Both group shelters are available by reservation.

Need to Know

• 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
• Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
• First-come, first served sites are available.

• Extra Vehicles: One vehicle is included in your single campsite fee. Each additional vehicle will be charged a per day fee that is collected on site (cash or check only).

• The Carson National Forest continues to monitor the COVID-19 situation and evaluate potential impacts and adjustments to reservations and our reservation policies through Recreation.gov. Reservation holders will be notified via email and/or cell phone text messages if there are any changes affecting their reservation. In the event of delayed openings of some, part or all of the campgrounds and cabins to ensure safe social distancing, you will receive a full refund for your reservation. Please remember to review current recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and focus on recreating safely while protecting yourself, Forest Service employees and our volunteers

• SCRS & Recreation.gov policy states we will keep your reserved site until check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. If you haven't occupied it at any time during this period, your reservation is null and void and we will give it to first come first serve folks. Your reservation will be a no show and no refund will be given.

Natural Features

Agua Piedra campground and 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 can cool off during the summer nights.

Nearby Attractions

Sipapu Ski Resort, the town of Vadito, and the town of Penasco is within 3 - 17 miles from the campground and group shelter. Most services are available in Taos, NM, 25 miles north of the campground or Espanola, NM, 45 miles southwest.

Recreation

Visitors to the Agua Piedra campground and group shelters 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 seven miles of the campground and group shelters, 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.

Contact Information

Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: 435-245-6521

Rental Options

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Driving Directions

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.

From Taos, head south on NM-68. Turn Left onto NM-518 and stay on it for 23 miles. Agua Piedra Campground will be on your right.

Available Campsites

• Site 038, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 030, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 036, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 014, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 027, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 040, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 026, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 016, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 023, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 018, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 028, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 024, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 029, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 019, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 017, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 031, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 009, Loop Lower, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 013, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 022, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 032, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 011, Loop Lower, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 034, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 006, Loop Lower, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site Shelter B, Loop Group Shelter, Type Group Shelter Nonelectric
• Site 004, Loop Lower, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 012, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site Shelter A, Loop Group Shelter, Type Group Shelter Nonelectric
• Site 042, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 010, Loop Lower, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 001, Loop Host, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 039, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 044, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 008, Loop Lower, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 021, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 043, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 003, Loop Lower, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 005, Loop Lower, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 007, Loop Lower, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 015, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 002, Loop Host, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 033, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 020, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 037, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 025, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 035, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 041, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric

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