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Juniper Campground
Juniper Campground is Quemado Ranger District's most popular campground. It offers full RV hookups, leveled tent sites, and easy lake access. Maximum RV size is 35'.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Water is typically turned off October 1 for the season. |
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| Operational Hours: | All Gila NF campgrounds have a 14 day stay limit. Juniper Campground will be open from May 12 - Sept. 24, 2023. |
| Reservations: | The odd-numbered electrical sites (1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, and 17) are available on Recreation.gov for making reservations beginning June 1 annually. All remaining sites will be on a first-come/first-serve basis. |
| Area Amenities: | Accessible, Boat ramp, Tent camping, Camping trailer, Picnic tables, Toilets, Drinking water |
| Fees: | Single sites cost $15 per night; double sites cost $25 per night. There are 17 RV sites with hookups and the fee is $25 per night, and odd-numbered electrical sites (1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, and 17) are available for reservation on Recreation.gov. These sites can accommodate a 35' RV. there America the Beautiful Interagency Senior and Access Passes are honored for 1/2 off on camping fees. |
| Usage: | Heavy |
| Busiest Season: | Summer |
| Restrictions: |
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| Closest Towns: | Quemado, NM |
| Water: | RV hookups as well as potable water at spigots |
| Restroom: | Vault |
| Operated By: | Hosted |
| Information Center: | Quemado Ranger District Phone: (575) 773-4678 |
General Information
Directions:The campground is located southeast of Quemado, NM. Take NM 32 south 14.2 miles to Quemado Lake/NM 103 sign. At sign turn left onto NM 103 and go 4 miles to where Forest Road 13 (gravel) begins. Continue straight on FR 13 for one (1) mile to campground sign. Turn right into campground.
Activities
Campground Camping
There are 18 tent sites available on a first come, first served basis. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring/bbq grill.
| No. of Sites | 18 |
| No. of Accessible sites | 3 |
| Status: | Open |
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| Fees: | $10 per day for single site, $16 per day for double site. |
| Hours of Operation: | Campground season on the Quemado Ranger District is May 7 - September 27. |
RV Camping
There are 17 RV sites available that will accommodate up to a 35' RV. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring/bbq grill. No tents are permited in the RV loop. The odd-numbered electrical sites (1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, and 17) are available (as of April 1, 2021) on Recreation.gov for dates beginning June 1.
The dump station fee is $15.
| Status: | Open |
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| Fees: | $15 per day |
| Hours of Operation: | Campground season on the Quemado Ranger District is May 7 - September 27. |
Day Hiking
The campground provides access to the Lakeshore Trail and the associated trail network.
| Status: | Open |
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| Permit: | America the Beautiful Interagency Senior Pass & Access Pass holders receive 50% off standard amentiy fees. |
| Difficulty Level: | Easy to More Difficult |
Boating - Motorized
There is a boat ramp at the spillway. Electric motors and non-motorized boats only.
| Status: | Open |
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Boating - Non-Motorized
There is a boat ramp at the spillway.
| Status: | Open |
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Amenities
| Camping trailer: | Full hook-ups. Max RV is 35' |
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| Picnic tables: | Each site |
| Tent camping: | 18 developed sites |
| Toilets: | Vault toilet (1) - No Showers |
| Accessible: | 2 accessible sites |
| Boat ramp: | Boat ramp located at spillway |
| Drinking water: |