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Recreation Region: Taos Canyon

Capulin Campground

A popular roadside campground with access to Rio Fernando de Taos for fishing and the trail to "Ice Cave" waterfall.

General Information

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $12 per night (includes parking for one vehicle)
Additional Vehicle Fee: $6 per vehicle per night
Reserve Entire Campground (11 single sites, extra vehicle fees apply): $90 per night
Day Use:
$6 per vehicle per day

  • Campsite (includes parking for one vehicle) $12/night
  • Campsite for Senior or Access pass holders $6/night
  • Extra vehicle $6/night
  • Rent the campground (11 single sites, extra vehicle fees apply) $90
  • Day use parking $6/day

A building with a turret.

Address: 15160 State Road 75, Peñasco, NM 87553
Phone: (575) 587-2255
Hours: Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays: 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 p.m., 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 36.369935

Longitude: -105.481168

Directions

7 miles east of Taos via US 64

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Fishing - River/Stream Info

The Rio Fernando de Taos runs along the campground.

Day Hikes Info

The Capulin Ice Caves Trail (#109) is found at the backside of the campground.

Last updated May 16th, 2025