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Recreation Region: Taos Canyon

Las Petacas Campground

Current Conditions
Closes for season on September 15, 2026

Set along Highway 64 in a beautiful canyon close to Taos with good access to Rio Fernando de Taos for fishing.

General Information

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $20.00 per night (includes parking for one vehicle)
Additional Vehicle Fee: $10.00 per vehicle per night
Day Use:
$10.00 per vehicle per day

Senior/Access Pass Discount (1 vehicle per night): $10.00

A building with a turret.

Address: 15160 State Road 75, Peñasco, NM 87553
Phone: (575) 587-2255
Hours: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 36.38201

Longitude: -105.52201

Directions

4 miles southeast of Taos via US 64

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Vault Toilet (1)

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Fishing - River/StreamFishing - River/Stream

Fishing - River/Stream Info

The Rio Fernando de Taos runs along the campground.

Picnicking - Single Info

Each campsite comes with a picnic table.

Last updated August 28, 2026