Karr Canyon Upper
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Karr Canyon Upper is a National Forest campground near Otero, New Mexico.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Karr Canyon Upper sits inside Lincoln National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- None, first-come
- Fee
- Free
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
What's there
- ✓ Toilets
On site: Toilets.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 9,322 ft
32.8810, -105.7820 in Otero. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Karr Canyon Upper?
No. Karr Canyon Upper is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Karr Canyon Upper?
Camping at Karr Canyon Upper is free.
Who manages Karr Canyon Upper?
Karr Canyon Upper is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Karr Canyon Upper
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
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- Fee
- Free
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- Sites
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- Sites
- 1
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More campgrounds: camping near Otero and campgrounds in Otero.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01