Juniper Campground (Quemado Lake)
Juniper Campground is Quemado Ranger District's most popular campground. It offers electric RV hookups (no water, 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: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/gila/recarea/?recid=1964
Boat Ramp / Tent Camping/ Trailer/RV Camping / Picnic Tables / Vault Toilets / Grills / Campfire Rings
Need to Know
All Gila National Forest sites have a 14 day stay limit.
Hunting and target shooting are prohibited in the Quemado Lake Recreation Area.
Horses are prohibited at Juniper Campground and the Quemado Lake Recreation Area. Horses are permitted only in El Caso 5 Campground.
All pets must be on a leash except in enclosed areas.
Fires are permitted only in fire rings provided.
Natural Features
Lake Access/ Forested / Unrestricted Night Sky Views
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
Recreation
Recreational opportunities include fishing and boating on Quemado Lake, hiking forest and lakeside trails, and RV and tent camping.
Changes & 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.
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving 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
Available Campsites
- Site 03, Loop RV, Type Rv Electric
- Site 27, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Electric
- Site 12, Loop RV, Type Rv Electric
- Site 17, Loop RV, Type Rv Electric
- Site 18, Loop RV, Type Rv Electric
- Site 35, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Electric
- Site 14, Loop RV, Type Rv Electric
- Site 11, Loop RV, Type Rv Electric
- Site 23, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Electric
- Site 05, Loop RV, Type Rv Electric
- Site 02, Loop RV, Type Rv Electric
- Site 28, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Electric
- Site 24, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Electric
- Site 29, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Electric
- Site 26, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Electric
- Site 25, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Electric
- Site 32, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Electric
- Site 08, Loop RV, Type Rv Electric
- Site 31, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Electric
- Site 09, Loop RV, Type Rv Electric
- Site 15, Loop RV, Type Rv Electric
- Site 34, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Electric
- Site 10, Loop RV, Type Rv Electric
- Site 33, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Electric
- Site 04, Loop RV, Type Rv Electric
- Site 01, Loop RV, Type Rv Electric
- Site 06, Loop RV, Type Rv Electric
- Site 30, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Electric
- Site 36, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Electric
- Site 21, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Electric
- Site 20, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Electric
- Site 13, Loop RV, Type Rv Electric
- Site 16, Loop RV, Type Rv Electric
- Site 22, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Electric
- Site 07, Loop RV, Type Rv Electric
- Site 19, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Electric
