Lower Canjilon Lake Campground
About This Campground
National Forest
Carson National Forest
2020 - OPEN AGAIN per website: 41 campsites near the shores of six small ponds at 9900' with 2 picnic spots above at Upper Canjilon Lakes. Open without a concessionaire (no trash collection, no water, no restrooms). Closing will be weather dependent. Visitors must pack out all trash and human waste.
Location
Lower Canjilon Lake Campground is located in New Mexico
Directions
12 miles northeast of Canjilon. Convenience store located at Cebolla, NM approximately 6 miles from village of Canjilon. Gasoline is available at this location. Post office is available at Canjilon.
Coordinates
36.5501536 N
106.34368997 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
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- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites

4 Lakes
4 small mountain lakes around two campgrounds. Lower campground is within walking distance to 2 lakes
We stayed at campground 3 which was on the top of the campground. Had beautiful views of lake and surrounding area
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Disconnected
Basic, simple sites at lower lake location. Upper lake has benches and picnic tables with fishing. No campground at upper lake. Some of the prettiest views.

Fresh air and crystal lakes
Definitely a commitment to get to these spots, but you’ll be rewarded. Make sure to print a map before you head in, as you’ll loose all forms of cell reception once you leave the main highway into Canjilon. The campsites have trees between, so a bit of privacy. There are three different lakes to…
Location
Lower Canjilon Lake Campground is located in New Mexico
Directions
12 miles northeast of Canjilon. Convenience store located at Cebolla, NM approximately 6 miles from village of Canjilon. Gasoline is available at this location. Post office is available at Canjilon.
Coordinates
36.5501536 N
106.34368997 W