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Juniper Campground (Quemado Lake)

Gila National Forest, New Mexico

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As of September 2026, Juniper Campground (Quemado Lake) is a campground in Gila National Forest, New Mexico with 9 campsites. Juniper Campground (Quemado Lake) is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Juniper Campground (Quemado Lake) is located at 34.1375° N, 108.4892° W.

Juniper Campground (Quemado Lake) reservations and next available dates

September 2026

October 2026

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Stay and booking rules

Maximum reservations at once: 5 reservations
Maximum per transaction: 1 reservations per transaction

Published by Recreation.gov for Juniper Campground (Quemado Lake), read on September 28, 2026.

Campsites at Juniper Campground (Quemado Lake)

1357911131517

RV 9
Hookups 9

What an RV fits

35 ft9 sites

Amenities

restrooms
potable water

At a glance: Setting: Forest.

Things to do: fishing, boating, hiking, photography, stargazing.

All sites at Juniper Campground (Quemado Lake), as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the RV loop.

Site	Type	Max RV	Hookups
01	RV	35 ft	Electric, Water
03	RV	35 ft	Electric, Water
05	RV	35 ft	Electric, Water
07	RV	35 ft	Electric, Water
09	RV	35 ft	Electric, Water
11	RV	35 ft	Electric, Water
13	RV	35 ft	Electric, Water
15	RV	35 ft	Electric, Water
17	RV	35 ft	Electric, Water

About Juniper Campground (Quemado Lake)

Overview

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

Recreation

Recreational opportunities include fishing and boating on Quemado Lake, hiking forest and lakeside trails, and RV and tent camping.

Facilities

Boat Ramp / Tent Camping/ Trailer/RV Camping / Picnic Tables / Vault Toilets / Grills / Campfire Rings

Natural Features

Lake Access/ Forested / Unrestricted Night Sky Views

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (575) 773-4678.

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

Charges & 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.

Rules and notices at Juniper Campground (Quemado Lake)

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 28, 2026. Check Juniper Campground (Quemado Lake) on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

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.

Tents are not allowed in RV sites (#1-#18)

Due to the campsites size, vehicles allowed in RV SITES are as follows: 1 RV or 1 RV + towed vehicle or 1 truck and trailer/fifth wheel per site. if space is available there's excess parking, please check with camp host.

Note: Cash or Check Only for First Come First Serve campsites. card payment not available. Campground Host will not have cash changes, bring exact changes.

There is little to no cell service in the area

For fishing conditions go to wildlife.dgf.nm.gov

For water conditions go to www.env.nm.gov

A dump station is available at Pinon Campground (Quemado Lake) for a $15 fee.

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Juniper Campground (Quemado Lake) FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Juniper Campground (Quemado Lake)?

Juniper Campground (Quemado Lake) is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

How do I find last-minute availability at Juniper Campground (Quemado Lake)?

Cancellations happen frequently at Juniper Campground (Quemado Lake), especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Juniper Campground (Quemado Lake) have?

Juniper Campground (Quemado Lake) has 9 campsites.