USDA Forest Service · New Mexico
Comales
USDA Forest Service · New Mexico, United States
- Drinking water
- No
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 8,097 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- AT&T weak · Verizon weak · T-Mobile none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
About
US Forest Service campground. Close to paved road and Rio Pueblo fishing; these sites are at head of Comales Canyon Trail. Facilities:10 sites Vault toilet No drinking water Trailer maximum length is22 ft. Attractions:Adjacent to Rio Pueblo Fishing Trailhead to Cañon Tio Maes Trail #5 and Comales Canyon Trail #22Good area for large groups*A family unit consists of parking for 1 vehicle, a picnic table and a grill. 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: $20.00 per night (includes parking for one vehicle)
Additional Vehicle Fee: $10.00 per vehicle per night
Day Use:
$10.00 per vehicle per day
Senior/Access Pass Discount (1 vehicle per night): $10.00
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36° | 18° | 3° | 51° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 40° | 20° | -8° | 56° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 47° | 26° | 12° | 70° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 57° | 33° | 16° | 70° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 66° | 42° | 30° | 78° | 2 of 11 |
| June | 78° | 53° | 43° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 81° | 56° | 49° | 90° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 77° | 55° | 48° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 73° | 50° | 36° | 83° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 62° | 39° | 28° | 72° | 3 of 10 |
| November | 51° | 31° | 0° | 64° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 42° | 24° | 4° | 53° | 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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