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.
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…
Current Prescribed Fire Activity and Plans
The following prescribed fires are tentatively scheduled:NameNearby LocationPotential Start DateAcresInformationUnit G Pile BurnTurley MillPostponed74Press ReleaseLearn more about prescribed fires on Carson National Forest.
Forest Road 639South Road Restriction
Vehicles will be restricted on Forest Road 639South near Truchas, N.M., from October 1 at 6:00 a.m. to October 14 at 11:59 p.m. during a road improvement project. Work includes road reconditioning, drain dip construction and the removal or replacement of several culverts.Non-motorized access will…
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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