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Juniper Campground (Quemado Lake)
FSU.S. Forest Service — New Mexico · Gila National Forest
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Gila National Forest |
| Location | New Mexico · Gila National Forest · 34.13754, -108.48919 · Map |
| Sites | 36 public sites counted from the federal listing — 18 rv electric; 18 standard nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 18 of 36 sites (up to 30 amp where reported) Water hookups at 18 of 36 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 36 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 36 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 35 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 28 sites · 30 ft: 28 sites · 35 ft: 18 sites · 40 ft: 0 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| 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. |
| Check-in / out | In 3:00 PM · Out 11:00 AM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 36 sites, as reported |
| Amenities, as reported | Campground hostDrinking waterDump stationLake accessVault toiletsWater spigots |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-07-09.
From the official listing
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.
Directions, from the listing
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
Nearest federal campgrounds
0 mi straight-line · New MexicoFSU.S. Forest ServicePiñon Campground
0 mi straight-line · New MexicoFSU.S. Forest ServiceEl Caso I-IV Campground
1 mi straight-line · New MexicoBLMBureau of Land ManagementDatil Well Recreation Area Campground
36 mi straight-line · Socorro New MexicoNPSNational Park ServiceEl Morro Campground
63 mi straight-line · Ramah New Mexico
Trip Card — Juniper Campground (Quemado Lake)
New Mexico · Gila National Forest
| Agency | FS · U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | New Mexico · Gila National Forest |
| 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. |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 18 |
| Max RV | Up to 35 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 36 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10052227 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.