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Agua Piedra Campground and Group Shelters

A relaxing, shaded campground nestled in a spruce, fir and aspen forest with great access for fishing and hiking.

General Information

The campground includes 40 single sites each with a table and fire ring, two double sites each with two tables and a fire ring, and two group shelters located west of the campground.

Restricted to Trailers under 36'.

Campsite (includes parking for one vehicle)$24/night
Campsite forSenior or Access passholders$12/night
Extra vehicle$12/night
Group Shelter A (Up to 50 people)$125/night
Group Shelter B (Up to 100 People)$150/night
Day use parking$12/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: 36.13101

Longitude: -105.52801

Directions

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
36.13528, -105.52917
36°8'7"N, 105°31'45"W

From Las Vegas, New Mexico, take State Highway 518 approximately 51 miles to the Agua Piera Campground. 

From Penasco, New Mexico, travel east on State Route 75 about five miles, to an intersection. Turn right, onto State Route 518 (unmarked) and continue about seven miles to campground entrance.

From Taos, head south on NM-68. Turn Left onto NM-518 and stay on it for 23 miles. Agua Piedra Campground will be on your right.

Facility and Amenity Information

Accessibility

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Day Hikes Info

The Cordova Canyon (#17) and Agua Piedra (#19A) trails begin from the campground. The Indian Lake Trail (#19C) is found about one quarter-mile down the Agua Piedra Trail.

Horseback Riding Info

The Cordova Canyon (#17) and Agua Piedra (#19A) trails begin from the campground. The Indian Lake Trail (#19C) is found about one quarter-mile down the Agua Piedra Trail.

Picnicking - Groups Info

Reserve the group shelters for group picnicking.

Picnicking - Single Info

Each campsite comes with a picnic table.

Last updated June 17th, 2025