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Canjilon Lakes Picnic Site

Enjoy a picnic area in a picturesque setting of the Canjilon Lakes and a meandering stream. Its beauty turns to splendor when fall leaves change from greens to dazzling gold and oranges.

General Information

Forest Road 129 (Alkali Spring Rd.) is closed to motorized travel Jan. 1 - Apr. 30.

Day Use:
$5 per vehicle per day

Canjilon office

Address: State Road 115, Building 358, Canjilon, NM 87515
Phone: (575) 684-2489
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 11:30, 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 36.56401

Longitude: -106.32801

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Recreation Groups

Hiker on trail.

The Continental Divide National Scenic Trail on the Carson National Forest runs 102 miles between the Santa Fe and Rio Grande national forests.

Last updated May 1, 2025