Lower Canjilon Lakes Cg
Open for the season. Forest Road 129 (Alkali Spring Rd) reopened May 1 after seasonal winter closure. No potable water on-site; campers must bring their own water supply. Fire danger in Carson National Forest is currently High to Very High.
Flood Watch issued October 30 at 11:50AM MDT until November 2 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Albuquerque NM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of north central, northwest, and west central New Mexico, including the following areas, in north central New Mexico, Far Northwest Highlands, Jemez Mountains, Northwest Highlands and Tusas Mountains Including Chama. In northwest New Mexico, Chuska Mountains and Northwest Plateau. In west central New Mexico, San Francisco River Valley, Southwest Mountains, West Central Highlands, West Central Mountains and West Central Plateau. * WHEN...From late Saturday night through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Another round of widespread rainfall is expected Sunday into Monday with rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches near and west of the Continental Divide. This rainfall will occur over very saturated soils which will increase runoff. These are also areas that are still recovering from the last flood event. River rises are likely, but rises are not expected to be as high as the last flood event. If river flooding materializes, it will likely continue into Monday evening. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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…
Post-Storm Road Conditions
Recent storms have caused degrading road conditions in some parts of the forest, especially on the Jicarilla Ranger District, where roads are largely inaccessible.With more weather forecasted, visitors should understand that road conditions can change fast: A road used to enter the forest may not…
About
Lower Canjilon Lakes Campground is a scenic destination in the Carson National Forest, located at approximately 9,900 feet elevation. The campground is nestled in shaded stands of spruce-fir and aspen trees, providing a cool mountain retreat during the warmer months. Six small ponds ranging from two to six acres offer good fishing opportunities for rainbow trout. The area is accessed via Forest Road 129 (Alkali Spring Road), which is seasonally closed to motorized travel from January 1 through April 30 due to winter conditions. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis and provides basic facilities including vault toilets and picnic tables. Potable water is not available on-site, so campers must bring their own water supply. Nearby services including gas, picnic supplies, and a post office can be found in Cebolla, NM. The Upper Canjilon Lakes Picnic Site above the campground provides additional day-use facilities. The surrounding forest offers opportunities for hiking and wildlife observation in addition to fishing.
Directions
From Canjilon, NM, travel northeast approximately 12 miles via Forest Road 129 (Alkali Spring Road).
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 | $10 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (575) 684-2489 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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