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La Junta Canyon
11 mi southeast of Vadito, NM · No signal at camp
About La Junta Canyon
Fishing access. Also popular with motorcylists Facilities: 8 family units, toilets, drinking water, trailer mobility - under 36' Attractions: Adjacent to Rito la Presa Fishing Trailhead to La Cueva Lake Trail 8 and Duran/Policarpio Trail 13. A family unit consists of parking for at least 1 vehicle, a picnic table and a grill.
- Managed by: USFS - Carson National Forest
- Where: 11 mi southeast of Vadito, NM · 36.12941, -105.49081
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–Aug (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Junta | ATV road | at camp | 30.1 mi |
| La Cueva | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 0.6 mi | 3.3 mi |
| FR DURAN CG | ATV road | 0.8 mi | 0.1 mi |
| Policarpio | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 0.8 mi | 6.6 mi |
| Agua Sarca | Horse | 0.8 mi | 3.1 mi |
| La Cueva Canyon | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 1.6 mi | 5.0 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
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: 11 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.Camps nearby
- Duran Canyon Campground 0.9 mi
- Agua Piedra Campground and Group Shelters 2.2 mi
- Upper La Junta Campground 2.5 mi
- Flechado 3.2 mi
- Comales Campground 5.7 mi
- Llanito Frio Campground 6.4 mi