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$7 - $14/night
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12 campsites
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Price
$7 - $14/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
12 campsites
Season
Open Memorial Day we...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Check Policy
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15160 State Road 75, Peñasco, NM 87553
Tent campers with a high-clearance rig who show up early on a summer weekday. The lower sites fill fast with RVs, so the better real estate is uphill, worth it for La Cueva Lake Trail #8 access and cold-night spruce forest atmosphere at 9,000 feet.
No potable water on-site is a hard stop for campers who don't carry their own. Standard-clearance cars and low-slung trailers will get stuck at the rocky uphill approach, and reviews confirm the front sites are usually claimed by RVs anyway.
Reference information about Duran Canyon Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>12 single campsites on Duran Creek. Trailhead to La Cueva Lake Trail #8 and Duran/Policarpio Trail #13.</p>
The elevation is 9,000 ft. The campground is located on the Duran and Junta Creeks nestled among mature spruce. It is basically a tent camp with a couple of RV-friendly sites.
Open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend - weather dependent
The parking aprons are gravel. The only RV sites are located to the left of campground entrance.
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 8.3 miles to La Junta Canyon (Forest Rt. 76) sign. Turn left at sign onto Rt. 76 (dirt and gravel) and go 2 miles to campground sign. Turn right across low water bridge into campground.
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Summer brings the most reliable access. Daytime highs run mid-60s to mid-70s°F, with nights dropping to 35-45°F. This is when wildflowers bloom and trails are clear. The campground closes after Labor Day. At 9,000 feet, weather shifts quickly and nights stay cold even in July.
Open Memorial Day–Labor Day; best access, wildflowers in late June/July, mild daytime temps.
Duran Canyon Campground offers a variety of basic amenities. Restrooms are available, and there are 12 picnic tables and fire grilles on-site. However, potable water is not available, and there are no flush toilets, showers, or a dump station. Vault toilets are the only bathroom option. The campground also lacks electricity hookups, Wi-Fi, and cell phone service.
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