USDA Forest Service · New Mexico
Agua Piedra Campground
USDA Forest Service · New Mexico, United States
- Sites
- 46
- Hookups
- 46 no hookups
- Season
- May 22 to September 30
- Max RV length
- 40 ft
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 8,412 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- Verizon weak · T-Mobile none · AT&T none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- AGUA PIEDRA CG (NFSR 708) · paved · high degree of user comfort
- Lake
- Carson National Forest
- Nearest town
- Tres Ritos
- Phone
- 435-245-6521
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Wildlife Viewing
46 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
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. 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.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38° | 20° | -6° | 54° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 41° | 21° | -2° | 58° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 47° | 26° | 9° | 70° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 56° | 34° | 17° | 69° | 10 of 11 |
| May | 66° | 41° | 31° | 77° | 1 of 11 |
| June | 77° | 51° | 43° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 80° | 55° | 49° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 77° | 54° | 48° | 83° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 72° | 50° | 35° | 82° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 62° | 39° | 30° | 71° | 3 of 10 |
| November | 52° | 32° | -2° | 65° | 9 of 10 |
| December | 44° | 25° | 5° | 56° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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