Quemado Lake - Juniper Cg

About

Juniper Campground sits along the shores of Quemado Lake in the Gila National Forest, offering one of the most accessible camping experiences in the Quemado Ranger District. At 7,712 feet elevation, the campground provides cool summer temperatures and direct lake access with a nearby boat ramp. The 36 sites are divided between an RV loop featuring electric hookups and an upper loop designed for tent camping. The campground operates seasonally from mid-May through late September. Odd-numbered sites in the RV loop can be reserved through Recreation.gov, while the remaining sites are first-come, first-served. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with pedestal grill. Vault toilets are available, and potable water is provided from mid-May through September 30. Hunting and target shooting are prohibited throughout the Quemado Lake Recreation Area. Horses are not permitted at this campground. All dogs must remain leashed. The maximum RV length is 35 feet, and each campsite allows a maximum of two vehicles. The 14-day stay limit applies to all Gila National Forest campgrounds.

Directions

From Quemado, drive 14 miles south on NM 32. Turn left onto NM 103 at the Quemado Lake sign and continue 4 miles. Then continue on Forest Road 13 for 1 mile to reach Juniper Campground.