El Nogal Campground

El Nogal Campground is located in Carson National Forest, NM, surrounded by forested terrain. Temperatures can range from lows in the 20s Fahrenheit during winter to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby attractions include the Taos Ski Valley and the Rio Grande Gorge, offering opportunities for skiing and hiking.

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Going east on 64, El Nogal is the first USFS recreation site you will see.

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Map & DirectionsEl Nogal Campground is located in New Mexico near Taos

Detail location of campground
Public Campground

Coordinates

36.37530034 N
105.54612067 W

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Connectivity

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    T-Mobile5G
    Excellent Coverage
    Verified by 9 users
    Last on 5/8/26
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    VerizonLTE
    Some Coverage
    Verified by 4 users
    Last on 5/8/26
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    AT&TLTE
    Some Coverage
    Verified by 1 user
    Last on 5/8/26

Connectivity

Presented byT-MobileT-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors
  • signal strength bars
    T-Mobile5G
    Excellent Coverage
    Verified by 9 users
    Last on 5/8/26
  • signal strength bars
    VerizonLTE
    Some Coverage
    Verified by 4 users
    Last on 5/8/26
  • signal strength bars
    AT&TLTE
    Some Coverage
    Verified by 1 user
    Last on 5/8/26

Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site

Site Types

  • Tent Sites

Features

For Campers

  • ADA Access
  • Phone Service
  • Toilets
  • Pets

FREE established camping

Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.


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Reviewed Apr. 10, 2026

Good overnight parking

Although it doesn’t have campsites as suggested it is a nice place for overnight parking where no one will bother you. The bathroom is locked most of the time so I’d recommend making different plans for that. But the lot opens to 3 trails that take you through the beautiful Carson National Forest

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Month of VisitApril
Reviewed Jun. 16, 2023

Recreational site

There is no camping posted here this is a hiking only site at the location provided as of 06/16/23

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Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of El Nogal Campground by John C., June 16, 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

Does El Nogal Campground have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, El Nogal Campground does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at El Nogal Campground?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is some coverage for AT&T, excellent coverage for T-Mobile, and some coverage for Verizon.