Cabresto Lake Campground
Surrounded by high peaks, this small campground of four semi-dispersed campsites at 9,500 feet overlooks Cabresto Lake from a level ridge.
General Information
Generally May - November (weather dependent; call ahead)
Address: 184 State Highway 38, Questa, NM 87556
Phone: (575) 586-0520
Hours: Wednesdays: 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 p.m., 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. (information only, no sales) (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 36.74701
Longitude: -105.49901
Directions
5 miles northeast of Questa on Forest Road 134 then 2 miles north on Forest Service Road 134A. The last 2 miles on Forest Road 134A are on a primitive road.
Facility and Amenity Information
Accessibility
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Recreation Opportunities
Day Hikes Info
The campground shares the parking lot with the Lake Fork Trail, which takes visitors into the Latir Peak Wilderness.
Fishing - Lake & Pond Info
Cabresto Lake is one of the few places in New Mexico where visitors might catch a brook trout.
Fishing - River/Stream Info
Lake Fork Cabresto Creek.
Boating - Non-MotorizedBoating - Non-Motorized Info
Non-motorized boats are allowed on Cabresto Lake.
- There is no hand launch location. The shore can be reached by traversing a steep slope from the parking area.
- The largest size craft recommended are single person kayaks or inflatables.