Juniper Campground (Quemado Lake)

Overview

Juniper Campground is Quemado Ranger District's most popular campground. It offers electric RV hookups (no sewer), leveled tent sites, and easy lake access. This campground is a mix of first come, first served sites and reservable sites. For more information, you can visit our website:Gila National Forest : Recreation Group - Quemado Lake Recreation Area

Recreation

Recreational opportunities include fishing and boating on Quemado Lake, hiking forest and lakeside trails, and RV and tent camping.  

Facilities

Boat Ramp / Tent Camping/ Trailer/RV Camping / Picnic Tables / Vault Toilets / Grills / Campfire Rings

Natural Features

Lake Access/ Forested / Unrestricted Night Sky Views

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (575) 773-4678.

Nearby Attractions

  • El Caso I-3 Campgrounds
  • El Caso 4 & 5 Campgrounds
  • Piñon Campground
  • Quemado Lake and Day Use Area
  • Boat Ramp at Quemado Lake 

Charges & Cancellations

Cancellation Policy:

  •  A customer who cancels a reservation the day before or the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee.

Camp site features

Across 36 camp sites:

  • Electric hookups: 18 of 36 sites
  • Water hookups: 18 of 36 sites
  • Fire pit: all 36 sites
  • Pets allowed: all 36 sites
  • Power up to 30 amps
  • Equipment: CARAVAN/CAMPER VAN, FIFTH WHEEL, LARGE TENT OVER 9X12`, PICKUP CAMPER, POP UP, RV, SMALL TENT, Tent, Trailer

Fees

Payments made for first come, first served sites must be made using cash or check. Exact change is required. There is a self-pay fee station at the entrance of the campground.

Directions

The campground is located 14.2 miles south of Quemado. Take NM 32 south to Quemado Lake/NM 103 sign. Turn left onto NM 103 and drive 4 miles to Quemado Lake/Forest Road 13. NM103 ends when the paved road turns to gravel. The gravel road is an indication that you are now driving on Forest Road 13. Continue driving on Forest Road 13 for 1 mile to reach the Juniper Campground. Turn right into the campground. Latitude : 34.137543 Longitude : -108.48919 Elevation : 7,712 Feet

Stay Limit

Check in from 3 PM, check out by 11 AM.

Reviews

63 reviews
5 stars
33
4 stars
15
3 stars
7
2 stars
6
1 stars
2
Paul W
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Reviewed 2 months ago
Just an OK campground, nothing special. The lake was closed so nothing to do.
Alan B
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Reviewed 2 months ago
Due to a large algae bloom the lake was closed to all. That probably helped insure the extreme peace and quiet. Camp host mentioned the campground would see extensive improvements in the future. Beautiful location. Will return someday.
Michael A
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Reviewed 2 months ago
The site was easy to locate and navigate, even pulling in at night. The lake was closed at the time (which we knew ahead of time) but the view was still very nice. We stayed at #11 which was slated as having electrical hookups but pedestals were only near #10 and #12 and were already in use by our neighbors. We typically boondock so it wasn’t a big deal, but would have been nice to have had electricity. Overall pleasant stay.
Kathleen A
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Reviewed 2 months ago
The campground and toilets are very clean, The camp hosts, Jim and Mia are very nice and helpful.
Letie A
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Reviewed 3 months ago
The place is amazing!!! But the manager and personnel are TOTALLY AWESOME, hubby and I left the water hose at home and both managers have been very helpful, THAKS SI MUCH FOR ALL YOU GUYS DONE FOR US. The experience was incredible!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GUYS PLEASE GO TO JUNIPER CAMPGROUND you will enjoy as a kid with a new toy. FUN, QUIET, PACEFUL and incredible relaxing
Roger V
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Reviewed 3 months ago
encourage to make reservations
Availability

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Season dates

Peak season

May 7, 2027 – Sep 28, 2027

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Peak season

May 10, 2028 – Sep 29, 2028

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