$8 / night

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Camping

Established Camping

El Porvenir Campground

6 Reviews

About

National Forest

Beautifully situated in a mixed conifer forest next to Beaver Creek near the base of Hermit's Peak. Uses: tent and RV camping, picnicking, fishing, hiking. Facilities: 13 camping units with picnic tables, fire rings/grills, 2 vault toilets, and bear proof trash bins. No utility hookups,dump stations or showers. Special Intstructions: Users are encouraged to recycle and pack out trash. Please visit the Leave No Trace website for more information about frontcounty and backcountry outdoor ethics www.lnt.com. .

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Location

El Porvenir Campground is located in New Mexico

Directions

In Las Vegas, NM, take State Rt. 65 north 13 miles to campground sign (Forest Rt. 261). Turn right onto Rt. 261 and go 2.6 miles to campground on right.

Coordinates

35.7102591 N
105.41151036 W

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.

Stay Connected

WiFi
Unknown
Verizon
Unknown
AT&T
Unknown
T-Mobile
Unknown

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)

Features

For Campers

Trash
Picnic Table
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Pull-Through Sites
Big Rig Friendly

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General Info

Erick M.

Traveler

Reviewed May. 20, 2023

Nestled forest setting

Still to this day one of my absolute favorite in all of the Rocky Mountains. I have wonderful memories of spending time there with my daughter when she was younger and was looking forward to getting back there last summer. Sadly, last spring brought the hermit peak/calf canyon, fires. I’m thinking it’ll be another 3 to 5 years before this amazing place reopens.

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Month of VisitAugust

Jeff T.

Ranger

Reviewed May. 30, 2022

Fantastic Sangre de Cristos Camping

We wish we could’ve stayed here longer! We loved this campground. Came here in May 2021 on a bit of faith, as we couldn’t find much info on whether our 28' rig would be okay. The road up from Montezuma/Las Vegas is very winding and sometimes close to one lane, but we had no problems when there was oncoming traffic. (Note the campground host had a class A) The campground is small and quiet. 14 sites, several for tents only, and a few pull through. First come first serve. We were lucky that the campground was empty when we arrived, so we had our choice of spots. Not all sites would’ve fit our trailer. No hookups, no water, pit toilets only. No cell service. Our kids loved playing in the gorgeous mountain stream adjacent to the campground.(Just watch out for broken glass, we found quite a bit) Would’ve definitely stayed longer if we had time

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Month of VisitJune

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Scout

Reviewed Jul. 26, 2021

Captivating

I didn't expect to Camp here but it was the same price for day use for overnight camping. I was determined to get to Herman's Peak and when I got down, I already had a site cuz I had paid the eight bucks. Smell of the fires in the crackling, the stream running in the echoing through the canyon walls created a wonderful sensory night of sleep. Apparently in English, the name of the site means the future. That was perfect for me

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Month of VisitAugust

brianna

Traveler

Reviewed May. 31, 2021

El Porvenir Campground

Very well maintained campground that is remote enough to get away but close to town in case you need something. Weather was great and the surrounding trails were beautiful!

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Rob B.

Traveler

Reviewed Jul. 17, 2019

Small forest service campground near hiking trails.

Water provided by pump spigot - no hook ups.

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Rebecca G.

Traveler

Reviewed Sep. 28, 2018

Right by the water

Only stayed one night but it was right by the river so you got to hear the water running which was tranquil. The drive up to it had beautiful wildflowers everywhere. Plenty of trees for shade as well.