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$7 - $14/night
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13 campsites
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Price
$7 - $14/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
13 campsites
Season
Open Memorial Day we...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Check Policy
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State Road 518, New Mexico
Trout anglers and mountain bikers fit this place well. The Rio Pueblo runs right past several sites, stocked rainbow trout and wild brown trout are both in the water, and Comales Canyon Trail (#22) starts here. Site #10 in the cul-de-sac is the local favorite. At $14 cash, it's h
Highway 518 traffic noise carries across every site, the vault toilet has been found locked on multiple visits, and there's no potable water, no dumpsters, and no hookups of any kind. Come fully self-sufficient or the missing basics will grind on you fast.
Reference information about Comales Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>Close to paved road and Rio Pueblo fishing; these sites are at head of Comales Canyon Trail. </p><p><strong>Facilities:</strong></p><ul><li>10 sites</li><li>Vault toilet</li><li>No drinking water</li><li>Trailer maximum length is 22 ft.</li></ul><p><strong>Attractions:</strong></p><ul><li>Adjacent to Rio Pueblo</li><li>Fishing</li><li>Trailhead to Cañon Tio Maes Trail #5 and Comales Canyon Trail #22</li><li>Good area for large groups</li></ul><p>*A family unit consists of parking for 1 vehicle, a picnic table and a grill. </p>
The elevation is 7,700 ft. The campground is located along the Rio Pueblo with some sites overlooking the river and is one step above dispersed camping. Sites 4,5,6, 12 and 13 are located on dead ends with no turn-arounds. The road to right of campground entrance is not trailer-friendly. Spruce and juniper are the predominant trees. The sounds of the Rio Pueblo and traffic noise from Rt. 75 can be heard throughout the campground.
Open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend - weather dependent
The parking aprons are grass, dirt and rock.
From Penasco, NM, take State Rt. 75 east 4.8 miles to "T" intersection (State Rt. 518). Turn right onto Rt. 518 (unmarked) and go 2.2 miles to campground sign. Turn left into campground.
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Summer delivers the most reliable access and favorable conditions. Mornings start crisp around 30°F, warming to the high 70s by afternoon. Good for hiking, fishing, and biking after spring runoff subsides. The campground fills on holiday weekends, especially in July. Winter brings freezing temperatures and snow, making the area better suited for day visits than overnight camping. Stick to late spring through early fall for the best experience.
Open Memorial Day through Labor Day; summer offers reliable access and best conditions for hiking/fishing.
Potable water is not available at this site. Restrooms Vault Toilet (1)
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