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El Rito Campground
7 mi northwest of El Rito, NM · Verizon 4G · AT&T 4G
About El Rito Campground
Located near the town of El Rito, this area is often crowded in summer due to its popularity. The campground is situated along the bank of the El Rito Creek. 11 campsites at 7600 feet with excellent hiking and fishing access.
- Season: Spring – Fall (Specific dates are weather dependent)
- Managed by: USFS - Carson National Forest
- Where: 7 mi northwest of El Rito, NM · 36.40171, -106.25361
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: Jun–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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FR 173 | ATV road | 0.8 mi | 12.6 mi |
| FR 711 | ATV road | 0.8 mi | 2.2 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Verizon 4G · AT&T 4G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Propane: 13.4 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.Camps nearby
- El Rito Rd 5.2 mi
- Canjilon Rd 10.7 mi
- Canjilon Creek 11.1 mi
- Canjilon Lakes Campground 11.5 mi
- Riana Campground 14.7 mi
- Trout Lakes Campground 15.5 mi