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La Junta Canyon

Fishing access.  Also popular with motorcylists Facilities: 8 family units, toilets, drinking water, trailer mobility - under 36' Attractions: Adjacent to Rito la Presa Fishing Trailhead to La Cueva Lake Trail #8 and Duran/Policarpio Trail #13.  A family unit consists of parking for at least 1 vehicle, a picnic table and a grill.

General Information

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $12 per night (includes parking for one vehicle)
Additional Vehicle Fee: $6 per vehicle per night
Day Use: $6 per vehicle per 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: 36.1294

Longitude: -105.4908

Directions

Four miles north east of Tres Ritos along Forest Road 76, off of State Highway 518.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Four in the Upper Canyon area

Recreation Opportunities

Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Hiking Hiking
Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV) Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV)

OHV Trail RidingOHV Trail Riding

Last updated September 22, 2025