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Quemado Lake Recreation Area

Quemado Lake 130 acres in size with a maximum depth of 55 feet. It is located 16 miles south of Quemado, NM and offers individual and group campgrounds for tents, trailers, and RVs, fishing, boating, and trails for hiking, bicycling, and horseback riding.

View of a tent in a grassy campsite with trees around
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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'.

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This is a nice, quiet and clean campground nestled among piñon and juniper trees.

A view of Quemado Lake with a bench, signs, and a grassy area in the foreground, forested mountain in the background.
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This day use area provides visitors with a nice easy lake access.

View of a campground loop with campsites under the shade of tall pines with a fence in the background
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This are partially developed, shady campgrounds within hiking distance of the lake.

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This is an equestrian camping area adjacent to Quemado Lake Recreation Area.

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 Trailhead located near El Caso Campground at Quemado Lake for Largo Canyon - Trail #14.

Last updated May 22nd, 2025