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El Porvenir Campground
13 mi northwest of Las Vegas, NM · AT&T 4G
About El Porvenir Campground
Beautifully situated in a mixed conifer forest next to Beaver Creek near the base of Hermit's Peak. **Some suggested uses:** tent and RV camping, picnicking, fishing, hiking. **Facilities:** 13 camping units with picnic tables, fire rings/grills, 2 vault toilets, and bear proof trash bins. No utility hookups, dump stations or showers. **Special Instructions:**Users are encouraged to recycle and pack out trash. Please visit the Leave No Trace website for more information about frontcounty and backcountry [outdoor ethics](http://www.lnt.org).
- Fees: $8.00 per vehicle
- Season: May – Dec. 31
- Managed by: USFS - Santa Fe National Forest
- Where: 13 mi northwest of Las Vegas, NM · 35.71032, -105.41225
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
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.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Creek | Horse | at camp | 13.0 mi |
| Hermits Peak | Horse | at camp | 9.1 mi |
| Las Dispensas | Hiking | 0.2 mi | 3.9 mi |
| Johnson Mesa | ATV road | 0.9 mi | 7.5 mi |
| Mineral Hill | ATV road | 1.8 mi | 5.6 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
AT&T 4G
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: 14 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.Camps nearby
- E.V. Long Campground 1 mi
- Johnson Mesa Campground 3.3 mi
- Blue Haven Youth Camp 5.1 mi
- Storrie RV Area 10.9 mi
- Las Vegas RV Over Nite Park 12.2 mi
- Links Tract Campground 14.5 mi