Amole Canyon Group Shelter
Open seasonally from late spring through early fall. Reservations required through Recreation.gov. A gate combination code is provided upon booking. No potable water or trash service available.
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About
Amole Canyon Group Shelter sits at 8,400 feet elevation in a stand of tall ponderosa pines within Carson National Forest's Camino Real Ranger District. This secluded group facility is the only one in the area, accommodating up to 100 people with gated access via a coded padlock. The shelter overlooks a pristine meadow and provides ample space for large gatherings. Facilities include a covered shelter with picnic tables, twin barbecue grills, and a group-sized fire ring. Accessible twin vault toilets with a paved pathway serve the area. Parking includes 4 paved single-vehicle spots plus gravel pull-through areas for RVs and trailers up to 30 feet. Maximum 20 vehicles are permitted. There is no potable water, trash service, or cell phone service. The adjacent Amole Canyon Day Use Area offers approximately 11 miles of non-motorized trails for hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing. The South Loop Trail provides views of Rio Pueblo Valley, Bear Mountain, and Penasco Mountain, while the Upper Cutoff Trail offers Picuris Mountain vistas. Access to the motorized trail system is available via Trail 182.
Directions
From State Road 68 in Ranchos de Taos, go south on Highway 518 for 14.2 miles to the junction with Forest Road 703. Turn southeast on FSR 703 and proceed approximately 0.4 mile to a gate locked with a coded padlock. The combination code will be provided via email upon reservation. Unlock the gate and proceed south into the group shelter parking area.
Location
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $100 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 30ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 30ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| pschilke@fs.fed.us | |
| Phone | +1 (575) 587-2255 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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