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You want a forested riverside setting for fishing and hiking during the summer season.
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$28/night
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Reservable
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Varies
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Price
$28/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
Varies
Season
The campground is op...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Check Policy
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37.2429, -107.3430
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Learn more about alerts →You want a forested riverside setting for fishing and hiking during the summer season.
You need shoulder-season or winter camping, as the campground closes mid-September.
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Best season: summer. Summer is the best time because the campground is fully accessible during the official open window (June 20–Sep 13) and offers the warmest, driest conditions for camping at 6,637 ft. Expect daytime highs typically in the mid-60s to upper-70s°F with cool nights ranging from the mid-30s to mid-40s°F, clear skies, and excellent stargazing. Trails, wildlife viewing, and easy access to backcountry day hikes are at their peak, but sites are first-come, first-served so expect the busiest periods in mid Peak months: July, August, September, June Avoid: October, November, December, January
Open June 20–Sep 13; summer noted as best season with warm days and cool nights at 6,637 ft.
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The campground at Lower Piedra offers facilities suited for first-come, first-served camping. Visitors must physically claim their spots on arrival. Payment can be made via a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, but cellular service may be limited, necessitating app download prior to arrival.
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