Agua Piedra Campground
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Agua Piedra, located in the Carson National Forest, is nestled near the Rio Pueblo and Agua Piedra Creek. The campground contains many shaded areas to camp, relax, and enjoy the outdoors. Recreation Visitors to the Agua Piedra campground and group shelters can also enjoy fishing in the Rio Pueblo River, which is a tributary of the mighty Rio Grande. The river is stocked with rainbow trout and there is a small pier in the day use area. Hiking to Serpent Lake and Cordova Canyon, which are both within seven miles of the campground and group shelters, are also favorite activities for visitors. Keep reading
Also popular is further exploration of points of interest in the Pecos Wilderness, as well as within the Sangre De Cristos Mountains, the southernmost Rocky Mountain range. Facilities 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. Vault toilets, drinking water from faucets, and trash removal are provided. Firewood is available to purchase from the host. First-come, first-served sites are available. The group shelters (A and B), which are accessible, are located west of the campground and are equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Trash service is provided in the campground. The accessible group shelter "A" can accommodate up to 50 people for overnight camping. Group shelter "B" can accommodate up to 100 people for overnight camping. Both group shelters are available by reservation. Natural Features Agua Piedra campground and group shelters are located in a mixed forest of spruce, fir and aspen trees, which provide some shade throughout the day. At an altitude of 8,100 feet, temperatures can cool off during the summer nights. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (928) 537-8888. Nearby Attractions Sipapu Ski Resort, the town of Vadito, and the town of Penasco is within 3 - 17 miles from the campground and group shelter. Most services are available in Taos, NM, 25 miles north of the campground or Espanola, NM, 45 miles southwest.
The sites · 46
| Loop | Site | Type | Max rig | Electric | ADA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group Shelter | Shelter A | group shelter nonelectric | 30 ft | — | yes |
| Group Shelter | Shelter B | group shelter nonelectric | 30 ft | — | yes |
| Host | 001 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| Host | 002 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| Loop A | 012 | standard nonelectric | 25 ft | — | |
| Loop A | 013 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| Loop A | 014 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | |
| Loop A | 015 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | |
| Loop A | 016 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | |
| Loop A | 017 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| Loop A | 018 | standard nonelectric | 36 ft | — | |
| Loop A | 019 | standard nonelectric | 25 ft | — | |
| Loop A | 020 | standard nonelectric | 25 ft | — | |
| Loop A | 021 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | |
| Loop A | 022 | standard nonelectric | 36 ft | — | |
| Loop A | 023 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | |
| Loop A | 024 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | |
| Loop A | 025 | standard nonelectric | 36 ft | — | |
| Loop B | 026 | standard nonelectric | 20 ft | — | |
| Loop B | 027 | standard nonelectric | 25 ft | — | |
| Loop B | 028 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | |
| Loop B | 029 | standard nonelectric | 25 ft | — | |
| Loop B | 030 | standard nonelectric | 36 ft | — | |
| Loop B | 031 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| Loop B | 032 | standard nonelectric | 25 ft | — | |
| Loop B | 033 | standard nonelectric | 25 ft | — | |
| Loop B | 034 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| Loop B | 035 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| Loop B | 036 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | |
| Loop B | 037 | standard nonelectric | 25 ft | — | |
| Loop B | 038 | standard nonelectric | 25 ft | — | |
| Loop B | 039 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| Loop B | 040 | standard nonelectric | 25 ft | — | |
| Loop B | 041 | standard nonelectric | 25 ft | — | |
| Loop B | 042 | standard nonelectric | 25 ft | — | |
| Loop B | 043 | standard nonelectric | 25 ft | — | |
| Loop B | 044 | standard nonelectric | 25 ft | — | |
| Lower | 003 | standard nonelectric | 20 ft | — | |
| Lower | 004 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| Lower | 005 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | |
| Lower | 006 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | |
| Lower | 007 | standard nonelectric | 20 ft | — | |
| Lower | 008 | standard nonelectric | 20 ft | — | |
| Lower | 009 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| Lower | 010 | standard nonelectric | 36 ft | — | |
| Lower | 011 | standard nonelectric | 36 ft | — |
Booking
Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.
Book on recreation.govWho runs it
Operated by Scenic Canyons Recreational Services, a private concessionaire, under permit from the agency.
Your representative
This campground sits in NM-03. This member’s public-lands record →