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La Junta Canyon

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Single Site: $20.00 per night (includes parking for one vehicle). La Junta Canyon is a National Forest campground near Taos, New Mexico.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Taos, New Mexico

National Forest
Managed by

La Junta Canyon sits inside Carson 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
Single Site: $20.00 per night (includes parking for one vehicle)

Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30

What's there

  • ✓ Toilets

On site: Toilets.

Access and cell service

Elevation
8,706 ft

36.1294, -105.4908 in Taos. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at La Junta Canyon?

No. La Junta Canyon 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 La Junta Canyon?

Camping at La Junta Canyon costs Single Site: $20.00 per night (includes parking for one vehicle).

Who manages La Junta Canyon?

La Junta Canyon is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around La Junta Canyon

Hot springs nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

Nearest to La Junta Canyon, in straight-line miles: Stagecoach Hot Springs (hot spring, 18 miles), and Black Rock Hot Springs (hot spring, 19 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

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Fee
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More campgrounds: camping near Taos and campgrounds in Taos.

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First-come, first-served Single Site: $20.00 per night (includes parking for one vehicle)
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