USDA Forest Service · New Mexico

Agua Piedra Cg

USDA Forest Service · New Mexico, United States

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Drinking water
Yes
Restrooms
Yes
Elevation
8,533 ft
Dark sky
Bortle class 1
Cell coverage
T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon 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
Nearest town
11 miles east of Penasco along US Highway 518.

About

US Forest Service campground. 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. 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. Recreation: Two trailheads begin in the area, including a novice trail that is entirely accessible. An intermediate and longer trail is also available for not only hiking, but also horseback riding and biking, and cross country skiing and snowshoeing in the winter. 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 has an accessible fishing dock. 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. 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 accommodat. Not reservable through Recreation.gov, so plan on first-come, first-served; check with the ranger district for current conditions and fees.

Fees

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $30.00 per night (includes parking for one vehicle)
Additional Vehicle Fee: $15.00 per vehicle per night
Group Shelter A (Up to 50 people): $150.00 per night
Group Shelter B (Up to 100 People): $175.00 per night
Day Use:
$15 per vehicle per day

Senior/Access Pass Discount (1 vehicle per night): $15.00

Weather, month by month

MonthTypical highTypical lowColdest nightHottest dayYears with a night below 32°F
January38°19°-7°53°11 of 11
February41°21°-2°57°11 of 11
March46°25°8°69°11 of 11
April56°33°17°69°10 of 11
May66°40°31°77°1 of 11
June77°51°43°85°0 of 11
July79°54°48°88°0 of 11
August76°53°47°83°0 of 11
September71°49°34°82°0 of 11
October62°39°29°71°3 of 10
November52°32°-2°65°9 of 10
December43°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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