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…
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
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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