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New Mexico · Federal campground

Canjilon Rd

1 mi northeast of Canjilon, NM · Verizon 5G

Federal campgroundtype
First comebooking
May–Sepbest months

About Canjilon Rd

The Canjilon Ranger District is located in the beautiful mountains of Northern New Mexico. The elevation ranges from a low of 6,500 feet up to almost 11,000 feet above sea level. Climate and vegetation types vary from high desert to alpine zones. The ranger district contains several hiking trails, including the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail. There are three campgrounds located on the ranger district. The ranger district office is located in the small mountain village of Canjilon which contains a population of approximately 325 residents.

  • Managed by: Carson National Forest, FS
  • Where: 1 mi northeast of Canjilon, NM · 36.496, -106.403

Things to do:

FishingHikingHorseback riding

Weather by month

38°
16°Jan
40°
19°Feb
48°
24°Mar
56°
29°Apr
65°
37°May
76°
45°Jun
79°
51°Jul
76°
51°Aug
70°
44°Sep
60°
34°Oct
47°
24°Nov
37°
17°Dec

Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Apr.

See Canjilon Rd from above

Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.

Trails near camp

TrailOpen toFrom campLength
4Th of JulyATV / OHV, Dirt bike0.4 mi2.9 mi
FR 724ATV road0.6 mi11.5 mi
FR 124ATV road0.8 mi13.6 mi

Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.

Good to know

Cell signal

Verizon 5G

From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.
Night sky: Pristine

The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.

Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.
RV essentials

Propane: 19 mi

Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.