Las Petacas Campground
Open for the season. No reservations; first-come, first-served only. Fire restrictions may be in effect depending on current conditions.
Cannabis Possession Prohibited
Order 03-00-00-21-002 prohibits possessing, storing, or transporting a cannabis plant, any part of a cannabis plant, or any substance derived from a cannabis plant within the Southwestern Region National Forests in the State of New Mexico and the National Grasslands in the states of Texas and…
Seasonal Road Restrictions
Seasonal road designations restrict vehicle use throughout the year on different Forest Service roads for different periods of time to protect wintering and calving habitat for big game as well as protecting soil and watersheds.
Timber Harvest in Progress Near Pot Creek, Taos
Practice caution on Forest Roads 115A, 115B, and 476 as timber hauling occurs.
About
Las Petacas Campground is a small, primitive campground nestled in a canyon along US Highway 64, approximately 4 miles southeast of Taos in the Carson National Forest. Situated at about 7,400 feet elevation among spruce-fir and aspen stands, the campground provides direct access to the Rio Fernando de Taos for fishing. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations available. Facilities are basic: one vault toilet and a picnic table at each site. There is no potable water, so campers must bring their own supply. Usage is typically light, offering a quiet alternative to more crowded sites in the Taos area. Fees are $14 per night for a single site (includes one vehicle), with additional vehicles at $7 per night. Holders of Senior or Access passes pay $7 per night. Day use parking is $6.
Directions
4 miles southeast of Taos via US 64
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $7 - $14 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (575) 587-2255 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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