Overview
Agua Piedra, located in the Carson National Forest, is nestled near the Rio Pueblo and Agua Piedra Creek. The campground contains many shaded areas to camp, relax, and enjoy the outdoors.
Great Facilities and Amenities
Bbq
(2 of 46 campsites have Bbq)
Campfire Allowed
(All campsites have Campfire Allowed)
Checkin Time
(All campsites have Checkin Time)
Checkout Time
(All campsites have Checkout Time)
Driveway Entry
(Majority of the campsites have back in)
Firepit
(All campsites have Firepit)
Hike In Distance To Site
(Up to 0')
Max Num Of People
(Up to 20)
Max Num Of Vehicles
(Up to 10)
Pets Allowed
(All campsites have Pets Allowed)
Picnic Table
(All campsites have Picnic Table)
Shade
(44 of 46 campsites have Shade)
Site Access
(All campsites have Site Acceses)
Natural Features
![Agua Piedra Campground Group Shelter Agua Piedra Campground Group Shelter - Credits: Conservation Legacy](https://cdn.recreation.gov/public/2021/10/01/13/49/234700_805a8015-4703-4fc5-b394-1e131ab2a57e_700.jpg)
![Agua Piedra Campground Trail Agua Piedra Campground Trail - Credits: Conservation Legacy](https://cdn.recreation.gov/public/2021/10/01/13/44/234700_2ba37f0e-2889-4d75-989f-9de8b70397fc_700.jpg)
![Agua Piedra Campground Restrooms next to a water spout Agua Piedra Campground Restrooms next to a water spout - Credits: Conservation Legacy](https://cdn.recreation.gov/public/2021/10/01/13/42/234700_8cb1d394-4d01-473b-b1e9-ba6e4d7e1edf_700.jpg)
![Agua Piedra Campground Trash Collection Agua Piedra Campground Trash Collection - Credits: Conservation Legacy](https://cdn.recreation.gov/public/2021/10/01/13/38/234700_dd74c8c7-c2a3-432b-8c6e-b15ccf86357f_700.jpg)
Agua Piedra campground and group shelters are located in a mixed forest of spruce, fir and aspen trees, which provide some shade throughout the day. At an altitude of 8,100 feet, temperatures can cool off during the summer nights.
Recreation
![Agua Piedra Campsite containing mountainous views Agua Piedra Campsite containing mountainous views - Credits: Conservation Legacy](https://cdn.recreation.gov/public/2021/10/01/13/47/234700_60d2358f-6504-46f6-b65c-3be3a08031aa_1440.jpg)
![Agua Piedra Campsite containing mountainous views Agua Piedra Campsite containing mountainous views - Credits: Conservation Legacy](https://cdn.recreation.gov/public/2021/10/01/13/47/234700_60d2358f-6504-46f6-b65c-3be3a08031aa_1440.jpg)
Visitors to the Agua Piedra campground and group shelters can also enjoy fishing in the Rio Pueblo River, which is a tributary of the mighty Rio Grande. The river is stocked with rainbow trout and has an accessible fishing dock.
Hiking to Serpent Lake and Cordova Canyon, which are both within seven miles of the campground and group shelters, are also favorite activities for visitors. Also popular is further exploration of points of interest in the Pecos Wilderness, as well as within the Sangre De Cristos Mountains, the southernmost Rocky Mountain range.
Permitted Equipment
rv-Up to 40ft
tent-Up to 40ft
trailer-Up to 40ft
Nearby Attractions
Sipapu Ski Resort, the town of Vadito, and the town of Penasco is within 3 - 17 miles from the campground and group shelter. Most services are available in Taos, NM, 25 miles north of the campground or Espanola, NM, 45 miles southwest.