Canjilon Lakes
Open seasonally from spring through fall. Specific opening and closing dates are weather dependent. Access road Forest Road 129 is closed to motorized travel January 1 through April 30. No potable water available.
Hydrologic Outlook issued October 29 at 2:39PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
ESFABQ * IMPACTS...River, creek, washes and arroyos may reach out of banks. Rock, mud and debris may flow into roadways and flash flooding can not be ruled out, especially in urban areas. * CONFIDENCE...High confidence in widespread rainfall, with low confidence in river and flash flooding. * WHAT...A strong Pacific storm system will interact with a atmospheric river streaming into the Desert Southwest and Four Corners region, producing widespread rain which will focus in the mountains. * WHERE...Four Corners and surrounding region, including Aztec, Bloomfield, Farmington and Shiprock. * WHEN...Sunday into Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...River basins are already saturated from last week's rainfall and flooding, making additional runoff more efficient and can more easily cause flooding problems. The greatest precipitation amounts are forecast in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado, which will create high flows in the Animas and La Plata Rivers. These rivers feed the San Juan River, which saw record flooding last week. Continue to monitor forecasts for the updates as this situation unfolds. Follow NWS Albuquerque on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/NWSAlbuquerque and on X at: www.x.com/NWSAlbuquerque
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…
Kitchen Mesa Closure (Upper Trail)
The upper section of Kitchen Mesa Trail out of Ghost Ranch is currently closed to allow for critical trail reconstruction. The closure is expected to remain in effect through November 1, weather permitting.
About
Canjilon Lakes Campground is a scenic destination in the Carson National Forest, located about 65 miles northwest of Santa Fe near the town of Canjilon. The campground sits at 9,900 feet elevation among spruce-fir and aspen stands on the shores of six small ponds ranging from two to six acres in size. The area offers excellent fishing opportunities for rainbow trout across the multiple small lakes. Fall transforms the landscape with spectacular golden and orange aspen foliage. Vault toilets are provided but campers must bring their own drinking water as no potable water is available on site. Access road Forest Road 129 (Alkali Spring Rd.) is closed to motorized travel from January 1 through April 30.
Directions
From Canjilon, New Mexico, take Forest Road 129 (Alkali Spring Rd.) to the campground. Located approximately 65 miles northwest of Santa Fe.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $10 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (575) 684-2489 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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