USFS•Peñasco, NM•9.5h from Austin

Carson NF — Agua Piedra Campground

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Accessibility baseline: Sites on this platform are reviewed for access with a standard 2WD pickup truck towing a 21-foot travel trailer unless otherwise noted below.

Fee

~$14–20/nt

Hookups

No hookups

Trailer

Accessible (2WD pickup + trailer)

Cell Signal

No signal

Water

On-site

Toilets

Yes

Best Season

May–Oct

Reservations

None — first-come

Max Length

30 ft

Highlights

▶ Rio Pueblo de Taos frontage at 8,100 ft; ponderosa pine + spruce; access to Columbine-Hondo and Pecos Wilderness
▶ Horse corrals on-site; lower fee than Santa Barbara CG with similar wilderness access
▶ Quieter alternative to Santa Barbara CG 3 mi south

Planning Notes

Paved NM 518 access. Water and vault toilets. Peñasco (12 mi) for basic supplies.

Contact: (575) 587-2255

Always call ahead to confirm conditions, closures, and road accessibility.