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Camping for fishing in New Mexico
49 camps in New Mexico that list fishing or mention it in their description. The best camping months are May–Sep, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In July expect highs near 78°F and lows near 49°F.
Best areas for fishing
- Around Angel Fire19 camps for fishing within 25 miles
- Around Mora9 camps for fishing within 25 miles
- Around Cañon8 camps for fishing within 25 miles
- Around Canjilon7 camps for fishing within 25 miles
- Around Mogollon3 camps for fishing within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in New Mexico are good for fishing?
49 camps that list fishing or mention it in their description; 16 of them are free.
When is the best time to go?
The best camping months are May–Sep, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In July expect highs near 78°F and lows near 49°F.
What else can you do there?
Of these camps, 69% also offer hiking, 27% also offer horseback riding, 24% also offer wildlife & birding.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open fishing in New MexicoThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
- Mount Taylor RdFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
Each season on the Mt. Taylor Ranger District provides different opportunities for the forest visitor. In late spring, summer and early fall, hikers and backpackers can enjoy the beautiful…
View camp → - Camino Real RdFederal campground · First come, first served · No cell signal
The Camino Real Ranger District is managed for many multi-use purposes; hunting, fishing, hiking, biking, skiing, snowmobiling, camping and personal firewood cutting are among the…
View camp → - Questa RdFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
The Questa Ranger District is managed for many multi-use purposes; hunting, fishing, hiking, biking, skiing, snowmobiling, camping and personal firewood cutting are among the activities.
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Tetilla PeakFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalTetilla Peak Recreation Area is located in Sandoval County, New Mexico, within the boundaries of the Pueblo de Cochiti Indian Reservation.
View camp →- Canjilon RdFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
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…
View camp → - Gwynn Tank CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · No cell signal
The Gwynn Tank Campground is a flat site in an open ponderosa meadow. Additionally, Gwynn Tank Campground is located adjacent to its namesake Gwynn Tank pond. The pond is historically…
View camp → - Cimarron CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · No cell signal
Cimarron Campground is located in the scenic Valle Vidal within Carson National Forest in northern New Mexico, at an elevation of 9,300 feet. The sites are tucked among spruce, aspen and…
View camp → - Hopewell Lake CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
Hopewell Lake Campground sits next to its scenic namesake lake between Tres Piedras and Tierra Amarilla in northern New Mexico. Visitors enjoy horseback riding, hiking, fishing and canoeing.
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Free camps for fishing
- Lower Hondo CampgroundDispersed / primitive · Free · Cell signal
Lower Hondo Campground. USDA Forest Service Photo.
View camp → - Upper La Junta CampgroundDispersed / primitive · Free · No cell signal
8 units with fishing access. Popular with motorcylists.
View camp → - Trout Lakes CampgroundDispersed / primitive · Free · Cell signal
Trout Lakes contains 12 primitive campsites and access roads within the campground. Sites are best suited for tent camping and small campers/camp trailers. Three lakes provide fishing…
View camp → - Cebolla MesaDispersed / primitive · Free · Cell signal
Camping - five sites and picnicking. Fishing -1 mile down on the Rio Grande River and Red River. Hiking - Trailhead for Rio Grande wild and Scenic River, Trail 102.
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