Canjilon Lakes Campground
Area Status: Open
In a picturesque setting of lakes and a meandering stream, Canjilon Lakes Campground offers excellent fishing and camping opportunities to forest visitors. Its beauty turns to splendor when fall leaves change from greens to dazzling gold and oranges.
At a Glance
Current Conditions: | No water. Status weather dependent. |
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Area Amenities: | Tent camping,Camping trailer,Fee charged for some activities,Picnic tables,Toilets,Parking |
Fees: | $0/No Fee |
Usage: | Medium-Heavy |
Best Season: | June - mid September |
Busiest Season: | June -August |
Closest Towns: | 12 miles northeast of Canjilon. Convenience store located at Cebolla, NM approximately 6 miles from village of Canjilon. Gasoline is available at this location. Post office is available at Canjilon. |
Water: | No |
Restroom: | Vault |
Operated By: | USDA Forest Service |
Information Center: | For more information contact: Canjilon Ranger District. |
Activities
Campground Camping
Opens end of May to September. 12 miles northeast of Canjilon. 41 campsites at elevation 9,900.
RV Camping
Lake and Pond Fishing
Several small lakes between two and six acres in size east of the town of Canjilon. Good fishing for rainbow.
A portion of the access road is rough and slippery when wet. Several campgrounds are nearby.
Day Hiking
Horse Riding
Viewing Wildlife
Viewing Plants
Viewing Scenery
Picnicking
Group Picnicking
Amenities
Camping trailer: | Trailers limited to less than 22' in length. |
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Picnic tables: | 2 picnic spots |
Tent camping: | 41 campsites |
Parking: | |
Toilets: | 9 Vault toilets |
Fee charged for some activities: |