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Trout Lakes Campground

An often quiet backcountry campground, perfect for fishing.

General Information

Trout Lakes contains 12 primitive campsites and access roads within the campground. Sites are best suited for tent camping and small campers/camp trailers. Three lakes provide fishing opportunities amid a setting of quiet conifers and aspen. Summer’s quiet beauty turns to gold as autumn touches the aspen and rewards campers lingering in the area.

Safety Information

Access road to Trout Lakes is extremely hazardous when wet. This road is graveled from U.S. Highway 84 for three miles. The remainder is not graveled and is extremely slick and hazardous when wet. Monsoon rains make this road impassable. High clearance vehicle and four-wheel drive is recommended. Large RVs or camper trailers are allowed but not recommended because of the road.

General Information:

Be extremely cautious with fire and use only the fireplaces provided. Please do not cut down trees or shrubs; they provide natural scenery and shade-not firewood. Please do not carve on the trees. Carving leaves a wound where fungus can enter and kill the tree.

Please do not deposit fish remains in the lakes and clean fish away from the water. Please wrap fish remains and other highly spoilage meats, food, etc., in small plastic bags, then in bread wrappers, and/or newspapers. Pack out all trash on your way out of the campground and fishing area.

Please pick up litter around your campsite and pack it out with you. Also please read and comply with the posted regulations.

Thank you for your help. Enjoy your visit!

Spring - Fall (Specific dates are weather dependent)

Forest Road 125 (Trout Lakes Road) is closed to motorized travel Jan. 1 - Apr. 30.

$0 / No Fee

$0 / No Fee

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 36.608874

Longitude: -106.382825

Directions

11 miles northeast of Cebolla via US 84 and FR 125

Facility and Amenity Information

Accessibility

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.

4 tables

Recreation Opportunities

Hunting Info

Unit 51A

Day Hikes Info

Hidden Lake Trail

Backpacking Info

hidden lakes

Last updated May 1st, 2025