Lower Canjilon Lakes Cg

Open

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.

Carson National Forest

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…

Carson National Forest

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.

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

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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