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Juniper Campground

Its 50 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov. Juniper Campground is a National Park Service campground near Los Alamos, New Mexico.

Reservable: Recreation.gov

National Park Service · Los Alamos, New Mexico

The Amphitheater located in Juniper Family Campground hosts interpretive programs presented by park rangers during the summer months. Check the Visitor Center for program scheduleRestrooms with running water (no shower or laundry facilities in the park) are centrally located in all loops of Juniper Family CampgroundThe Tyuonyi Overlook Trail and Frey Trail can be accessed from trailheads located in Juniper Family CampgroundJuniper Family Campground is located just inside the main entrance to Bandelier National Monument and is a short drive (or hike) to the park visitor center and more than 70 miles of hiking trails
The Amphitheater located in Juniper Family Campground hosts interpretive programs presented by park rangers during the summer months. Check the Visitor Center for program scheduleRestrooms with running water (no shower or laundry facilities in the park) are centrally located in all loops of Juniper Family CampgroundThe Tyuonyi Overlook Trail and Frey Trail can be accessed from trailheads located in Juniper Family CampgroundJuniper Family Campground is located just inside the main entrance to Bandelier National Monument and is a short drive (or hike) to the park visitor center and more than 70 miles of hiking trails1 / 4

The Amphitheater located in Juniper Family Campground hosts interpretive programs presented by park rangers during the summer months. Check the Visitor Center for program schedule. Photo: NPS Photo, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)

National Park Service
Managed by
None
Hookups
50 ft
Max RV length

Juniper Campground sits inside Bandelier National Monument. Its entrance fees, current alerts and fire restrictions, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com. It sits 0.6 miles outside the boundary of Bandelier Wilderness; its permit and camping rules and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Getting a site

Managed by
National Park Service
Reservations
Recreation.gov Book a site
Fee
Fee unknown, see agency

Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30

Sites and hookups

Total sites
50
Group sites
2
Accessible sites
1
Hookups
None
Max RV length
50 ft
Site driveways
Mixed
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Potable water
  • ✓ Dump station
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✓ Pets allowed

On site: Toilets, potable water, dump station, fire rings, and pets allowed.

Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30

Campsites

50 sites in 4 loops; 4 pull-through; the longest takes a 50 ft vehicle. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.

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2 Abert's Squirrel Standard nonelectric 20 ft Back-in Not on record No None Book loop Abert's Squirrel, site 2
3 Abert's Squirrel Standard nonelectric 20 ft Back-in Not on record No None Book loop Abert's Squirrel, site 3
4 Abert's Squirrel Standard nonelectric 20 ft Back-in Not on record No None Book loop Abert's Squirrel, site 4
6 Abert's Squirrel Standard nonelectric 33 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop Abert's Squirrel, site 6
7 Abert's Squirrel Standard nonelectric 25 ft Back-in Not on record No None Book loop Abert's Squirrel, site 7
8 Abert's Squirrel Standard nonelectric 20 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop Abert's Squirrel, site 8
9 Abert's Squirrel Standard nonelectric 40 ft Pull-through Not on record No None Book loop Abert's Squirrel, site 9
10 Abert's Squirrel Standard nonelectric 20 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop Abert's Squirrel, site 10
11 Abert's Squirrel Standard nonelectric 20 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop Abert's Squirrel, site 11
12 Abert's Squirrel Standard nonelectric 30 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop Abert's Squirrel, site 12
13 Abert's Squirrel Standard nonelectric 20 ft Back-in Not on record No None Book loop Abert's Squirrel, site 13
14 Abert's Squirrel Standard nonelectric 20 ft Back-in Not on record No None Book loop Abert's Squirrel, site 14
15 Abert's Squirrel Standard nonelectric 20 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop Abert's Squirrel, site 15
16 Abert's Squirrel Standard nonelectric 20 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop Abert's Squirrel, site 16
17 Abert's Squirrel Standard nonelectric 26 ft Back-in Not on record No None Book loop Abert's Squirrel, site 17
1 (Group Site) Abert's Squirrel Loop Group standard nonelectric 20 ft Back-in Not on record No None Book loop Abert's Squirrel Loop, site 1 (Group Site)
5 (Group Site) Abert's Squirrel Loop Group standard nonelectric 35 ft Pull-through Not on record No Yes Book loop Abert's Squirrel Loop, site 5 (Group Site)
18 Black Bear Standard nonelectric 18 ft Back-in Not on record No None Book loop Black Bear, site 18
19 Black Bear Standard nonelectric 26 ft Back-in Not on record No None Book loop Black Bear, site 19
20 Black Bear Standard nonelectric 24 ft Back-in Not on record No None Book loop Black Bear, site 20
21 Black Bear Standard nonelectric 23 ft Back-in Not on record No None Book loop Black Bear, site 21
22 Black Bear Standard nonelectric 18 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop Black Bear, site 22
23 Black Bear Standard nonelectric 24 ft Back-in Not on record No None Book loop Black Bear, site 23
25 Black Bear Standard nonelectric 24 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop Black Bear, site 25
26 Black Bear Standard nonelectric 18 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop Black Bear, site 26
27 Black Bear Standard nonelectric 24 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop Black Bear, site 27
28 Black Bear Standard nonelectric 24 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop Black Bear, site 28
29 Black Bear Standard nonelectric 24 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop Black Bear, site 29
30 Black Bear Standard nonelectric 20 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop Black Bear, site 30
31 Black Bear Standard nonelectric 26 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop Black Bear, site 31
32 Black Bear Standard nonelectric 20 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop Black Bear, site 32
33 Black Bear Standard nonelectric 20 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop Black Bear, site 33
39 Coyote Standard nonelectric 34 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop Coyote, site 39
40 Coyote Standard nonelectric 30 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop Coyote, site 40
41 Coyote Standard nonelectric 30 ft Pull-through Not on record No None Book loop Coyote, site 41
42 Coyote Standard nonelectric 26 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop Coyote, site 42
43 Coyote Standard nonelectric 30 ft Back-in Not on record No None Book loop Coyote, site 43
44 Coyote Standard nonelectric 28 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop Coyote, site 44
45 Coyote Standard nonelectric 35 ft Back-in Not on record Yes None Book loop Coyote, site 45
46 Coyote Standard nonelectric 18 ft Back-in Not on record No None Book loop Coyote, site 46
47 Coyote Standard nonelectric 18 ft Back-in Not on record No None Book loop Coyote, site 47
48 Coyote Standard nonelectric 24 ft Back-in Not on record No None Book loop Coyote, site 48
49 Coyote Standard nonelectric 34 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop Coyote, site 49
50 Coyote Standard nonelectric 32 ft Back-in Not on record No None Book loop Coyote, site 50
51 Coyote Standard nonelectric 24 ft Back-in Not on record No None Book loop Coyote, site 51
52 Coyote Standard nonelectric 40 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop Coyote, site 52
54 Coyote Standard nonelectric 30 ft Back-in Not on record No None Book loop Coyote, site 54
55 Coyote Standard nonelectric 50 ft Pull-through Not on record No None Book loop Coyote, site 55
56 Coyote Standard nonelectric 20 ft Back-in Not on record No None Book loop Coyote, site 56
57 Coyote Standard nonelectric 28 ft Back-in Not on record No None Book loop Coyote, site 57

Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-30. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.

Rules

Pets
Allowed

Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30

Access and cell service

Elevation
6,678 ft

35.7961, -106.2792 in Los Alamos. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Juniper Campground?

Sites at Juniper Campground are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233395).

How many campsites does Juniper Campground have?

Juniper Campground has 50 campsites, including 2 group sites. 1 site is accessible.

Are there accessible (ADA) campsites at Juniper Campground?

Yes, 1 site is designated accessible at Juniper Campground.

Does Juniper Campground have RV hookups?

No. Juniper Campground has no hookups. The longest rig allowed is 50 feet and there is a dump station.

Are there pull-through sites at Juniper Campground?

Recreation.gov lists 4 pull-through sites at Juniper Campground: loop Abert's Squirrel, site 9, loop Abert's Squirrel Loop, site 5 (Group Site), loop Coyote, site 41, and loop Coyote, site 55.

Is there drinking water at Juniper Campground?

Yes, Juniper Campground has potable water. It also has toilets.

Are dogs allowed at Juniper Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Juniper Campground.

Who manages Juniper Campground?

Juniper Campground is managed by the National Park Service.

Around Juniper Campground

reservoirfinder.com · 21 miles

Nambe Falls Reservoir's mapped center point is 21 miles from Juniper Campground in a straight line. Current water level: Nambe Falls Reservoir water level on reservoirfinder.com.

Hot springs and waterfalls nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

Nearest to Juniper Campground, in straight-line miles: McCauley Hot Springs (hot spring, 20 miles), Spence Hot Springs (hot spring, 20 miles), Nambe Falls (waterfall, 21 miles), San Antonio Hot Springs (hot spring, 23 miles), and Ten Thousand Waves (hot spring, 23 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

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Sources

  • recreation.gov (name, coordinates, manager, reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, maxRvLengthFt, drivewayType, petsAllowed, fireRings, water, toilets, dumpStation, sites, campsites, hookups), accessed 2026-09-30
  • epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01

Photo credits

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