El Porvenir Campground
The campground has been closed due to post-fire impacts from the 2022 Hermit Peak/Calf Canyon fires and a construction project on Forest Road 261 and the El Porvenir bridge. The construction closure was in effect June 5, 2025 through October 31, 2025. Normal operating season is May through December 31. Contact the Las Vegas Ranger District at 505-425-3534 for 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…
Emergency Stage II Fire Restrictions
Order Number:03-10-00-26-06U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest ServiceSanta Fe National Forest Emergency Stage II Fire RestrictionsPROHIBITIONS Pursuant to 16 U.S.C § 551 and 36 C.F.R § 261.50(a), the following are prohibited on all National Forest System lands (NFS) in the Santa Fe…
Temporary Area Closure Order for McCauley Springs Fire
U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest Service Santa Fe National ForestJemez Ranger DistrictTemporary Area Closure Order for McCauley Springs FirePROHIBITIONSPursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50 (a) and (b) the following is prohibited on the National Forest System (NFS) lands…
About
El Porvenir Campground is nestled in a mixed conifer forest along Beaver Creek at the base of Hermit's Peak within the Pecos-Las Vegas Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest. The campground provides access to several popular trails including Hermit's Peak Trail, Beaver Creek Trail, and Las Dispensas Trail, making it a prime basecamp for day hikes and backpacking trips into the Pecos Wilderness. The campground offers 13 primitive sites, each equipped with a picnic table and fire ring/grill. Two vault toilets and bear-proof trash bins serve the facility. There is no potable water, utility hookups, dump station, or showers. Users should bring their own water and are encouraged to pack out trash. Restrictions include no horses or horse trailers, no ATVs, and a 3-vehicle maximum per site. Quiet hours are enforced from 10 PM to 7 AM. The campground operates seasonally from May through December 31 on a first-come, first-served basis at $8 per vehicle per night, with 50% discounts for Senior Pass and Access Pass holders.
Directions
15 miles from Las Vegas, NM on Highway 65 and Forest Road 261.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $8 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (505) 425-3534 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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