U.S. Forest Service · Gila National Forest · New Mexico

Juniper Campground

Juniper Campground is Quemado Ranger District's most popular campground. It offers electric RV hookups (no sewer), leveled tent sites, and easy lake access. This campground is a mix of first come, first served sites and reservable sites.

Closed for the season Partly reservable 36 sites Electric hookupsPets okFires ok

Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.

More like this: electric hookups in New Mexico · first-come in New Mexico · reservable in New Mexico · pets allowed in New Mexico

Check availability on Recreation.gov ↗

Photos courtesy of USFS · Recreation.gov

2fires
active

D6 - Luna Rx (prescribed burn) · 40 mi away · 2,156 acres

1 more within 50 miles

Incident details ↓

Site mix

RV with electric		18
Standard, no hookups		18

Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served. For the first-come sites, arrive early on a weekday and take what is open. The booking page shows which of the reservable sites are open. The first-come playbook

Site guide

Will my RV fit

Towing a trailerRear or front mounted accessoriesi

Tow vehicle length, ftTrailer length, ft

The longest site here provides 25 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

36 sites in 2 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Fits, ft	Surface	Shade	Power	Water / sewer	Waterfront	Fires
01	RV	RV electric	Back-in	35	Gravel	Partial	30 amp	Yes / –	Lakefront	Yes
02	RV	RV electric	Back-in	35	Gravel	Partial	30 amp	Yes / –	Lakefront	Yes
03	RV	RV electric	Back-in	35		Partial	30 amp	Yes / –		Yes
04	RV	RV electric	Back-in	35	Gravel	Partial	30 amp	Yes / –	Lakefront	Yes
05	RV	RV electric	Back-in	35		Partial	30 amp	Yes / –		Yes
06	RV	RV electric	Back-in	35	Gravel	Partial	30 amp	Yes / –	Lakefront	Yes
07	RV	RV electric	Back-in	35		Partial	30 amp	Yes / –		Yes
08	RV	RV electric	Back-in	35	Gravel	Partial	30 amp	Yes / –	Lakefront	Yes
09	RV	RV electric	Back-in	35		Partial	30 amp	Yes / –		Yes
10	RV	RV electric	Back-in	35	Gravel	Partial	30 amp	Yes / –	Lakefront	Yes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.

Amenities & rules

Hookups	Electric, water
Equipment	RVs & trailers, Tents
Pets	Allowed
Campfires	Allowed, subject to restrictions
Fees	Payments made for first come, first served sites must be made using cash or check. Exact change is required. There is a self-pay fee station at the entrance of the campground.

Boat Ramp / Tent Camping/ Trailer/RV Camping / Picnic Tables / Vault Toilets / Grills / Campfire Rings

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

Status	Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date.
Forest	Gila National Forest
Booking	The odd-numbered electrical sites (1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, and 17) are available on Recreation.gov for making reservations beginning June 1 annually.
Fees	Single sites cost $15 per night; double sites cost $25 per night. There are 17 RV sites with hookups and the fee is $25 per night, and odd-numbered electrical sites (1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, and 17) are available for reservation on Recreation.gov. These sites can accommodate a 35' RV.
Rules	There is a 14 day stay limit on all campgrounds on the Gila National Forest and the portion of the Apache Forest located in New Mexico. OHV/ATV use is prohibited in the Quemado Lake Recreation Area. Hunting and target shooting is prohibited in the recreation area. All dogs must be on a leash at all times in the campground. No tents are allowed in the RV loop.

Gila National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →

The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Quemado, 14 miles from the campground at 6,878 feet, station USC00297180 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 11 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 18 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

The campground is located 14.2 miles south of Quemado. Take NM 32 south to Quemado Lake/NM 103 sign. Turn left onto NM 103 and drive 4 miles to Quemado Lake/Forest Road 13. NM103 ends when the paved road turns to gravel. The gravel road is an indication that you are now driving on Forest Road 13.

Coordinates

34.1375° N, 108.4892° W · Directions ↗

Charges and cancellations

Cancellation Policy: - A customer who cancels a reservation the day before or the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee.

Fire nearby

Prescribed
D6 - Luna Rx
40 mi from the campground · 2,156 acres
Prescribed
Ranch Supply Rx
47 mi from the campground

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Explore

Video

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Worth a stop

El Caso I-3 Campgrounds
El Caso 4 & 5 Campgrounds
Piñon Campground
Quemado Lake and Day Use Area
Boat Ramp at Quemado Lake

0.4 mi
Quemado Lake Boat Launch ↗Boat launch
0.9 mi
Largo #14 Trailhead ↗Trailhead
8.3 mi
Quemado North End (Cdnst) Trailhead ↗Trailhead

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →

under 0.1 mi
Cove Access
0.07 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
0.1 mi
Pinon - Lake Access
0.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
0.1 mi
Juniper - Lake Access
0.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
0.4 mi
Lake Overlook
1.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
0.4 mi
Lakeshore Access
0.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
0.5 mi
Fishing Trail
2.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike

Trailheads within three miles

0.9 mi
Largo #14 Trailhead ↗
Gila National Forest

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

Gila National Forest begins about 9.2 miles away, and it is the closest of these.

9.2 mi
Gila National Forest ↗
National Forest · Forest Service · 3,389,394 acres

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

Other campgrounds nearby

FS · NM

Pinon Campground

Partly reservable0.3 mi

FS · NM

El Caso I-IV Campground

First-come1.1 mi

FS · NM

Armijo Springs Campground

First-come5.4 mi

FS · NM

Valle Tio Vinces Campground

First-come10.7 mi

On the National Register nearby

On Register Atlas →

El Caso Lookout ComplexStructure · El Caso Lake · 2.4 mi
Mangas Mountain Lookout ComplexStructure · Mangas · 12 mi

Natural features

Lake Access/ Forested / Unrestricted Night Sky Views

Recreation

Recreational opportunities include fishing and boating on Quemado Lake, hiking forest and lakeside trails, and RV and tent camping.

Guidebooks for New Mexico

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Best Tent Camping: New Mexico
Monte Parr, 2021
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Melinda Crow, 2015
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Laurence Parent, 2018
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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Juniper Campground?

For some sites. Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Juniper Campground?

Payments made for first come, first served sites must be made using cash or check. Exact change is required. There is a self-pay fee station at the entrance of the campground.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Juniper Campground?

Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.

Source: Recreation.gov

What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Juniper Campground?

Source: Charges and cancellations

Is Juniper Campground open right now?

Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Juniper Campground have?

36 sites, including 18 RV sites with electric and 18 standard sites without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I bring an RV to Juniper Campground?

Juniper Campground is listed for tents only.

Source: Recreation.gov

Does Juniper Campground have hookups?

Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Juniper Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Juniper Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Juniper Campground?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 2 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one. There is a 14 day stay limit on all campgrounds on the Gila National Forest and the portion of the Apache Forest located in New Mexico.

Source: Fire nearby

What if Juniper Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Pinon Campground (0.3 mi, partly first-come), El Caso I-IV Campground (1.1 mi, first-come), and Armijo Springs Campground (5.4 mi, first-come).

Source: Campgrounds nearby