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Agua Piedra Campground and Group Shelters
9 mi southeast of Vadito, NM · Verizon 4G
About Agua Piedra Campground and Group Shelters
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…
- Fees: - Campsite (includes parking for one vehicle) $24/night - Campsite for [Senior or Access…
- Managed by: USFS - Carson National Forest
- Where: 9 mi southeast of Vadito, NM · 36.13611, -105.52841
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Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Aug (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–Apr.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agua Piedra Barrier Free | Hiking | 0.1 mi | 0.5 mi |
| Agua Piedra Cg | ATV road | 0.1 mi | 0.9 mi |
| Cordova Canyon | Horse | 0.2 mi | 3.3 mi |
| Agua Piedra | Horse, ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 0.4 mi | 7.1 mi |
| La Cueva Canyon | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 0.5 mi | 5.0 mi |
| Indian Lake | Horse | 0.6 mi | 3.0 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.
Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Propane: 8.9 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.Camps nearby
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- La Junta Canyon 2.2 mi
- Duran Canyon Campground 2.9 mi
- Comales Campground 3.6 mi
- Llanito Frio Campground 4.2 mi
- Upper La Junta Campground 4.3 mi