Campgrounds Begin to Open for Season
With the arrival of warmer weather, campgrounds are beginning to reopen around the Carson National Forest. Here's the latest for spring 2026:
Not all campgrounds offer potable water. Check the campground page for water and other amenities.
| Campground | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Agua Piedra | Open | |
| Aldo Leopold House | Open | By Reservation Only |
| Amole Canyon Group Shelter | Open | By Reservation Only |
| Cabresto Lake | Open | |
| Canjilon Lakes | Open | |
| Capulin | Open | |
| Cebolla Mesa | Open | |
| Cimarron | Open | |
| Columbine | Open | |
| Comales | Open | |
| Cuchilla | Open | |
| Cuchillo del Medio | Open | |
| Duran Canyon | Open | |
| Echo and Group Shelter | Open | Group Shelter Available by Reservation |
| El Rito | Open | |
| El Rito Group Shelter | Open | By Reservation Only |
| Elephant Rock | Open | |
| Fawn Lakes | Open | |
| Goat Hill | Open | |
| Hopewell Lake | Open | Opened Early |
| Junebug | Open | |
| La Bobita | Open | Red River Area Overflow Only |
| La Junta | Open | |
| La Sombra | Closed | Closed for Season |
| Las Petacas | Open | |
| Lower Hondo | Open | |
| McCrystal | Open | |
| Rio de Los Pinos | Open | |
| Santa Barbara | Open | |
| Trout Lakes | Open | Bathroom Closed Indefinitely |
| Twining | Open | |
| Upper La Junta | Open | |
| Upper/Lower Lagunitas | Open |