Trout Lakes campground
Trout Lakes
The campground features several amenities, including picnic tables, fire rings, and vault toilets. The area is first-come-first-serve, and has 10 campsites available, with a maximum 14-day stay limit. An interesting fact about the Trout Lakes Camping Area is that it was originally built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps as a fish hatchery, later converted into a campground.
The best time of year to visit Trout Lakes Camping Area is during the summer months, with average temperatures ranging from the mid-70s to low 80s. Visitors can enjoy a variety of outdoor activities, including fishing, hiking, and wildlife viewing in this beautiful natural setting.
What's on-site at Trout Lakes
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Trout Lakes, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trout Lakes Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Canjilon Lakes Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Canjilon Lakes | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Canjilon Creek | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Hopewell Lake | ✗ | ✓ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Trout Lakes -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Rio Chama Near La Puente | 165 cfs | → |
| Rio Chama Below El Vado Dam | 330 cfs | → |
| Rio Chama Above Abiquiu Reservoir | 153 cfs | → |
| Rio Chama Below Abiquiu Dam | 449 cfs | → |
| Rio Ojo Caliente At La Madera | 8 cfs | → |
| Conejos River Near Mogote | 901 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Trout Lakes -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bateman | 1.0 in | 1.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Bateman | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Hopewell | 1.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Hopewell | 1.0 in | 1.0 in | → |
| San Antonio Sink Snotel | 2.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| San Antonio Sink | 2.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Heron Lake State Park
- El Vado Lake State Park
- National Wild And Scenic River Rio Chama
- Wilderness Cruces Basin
- Rio Grande National Forest
- Wilderness Chama River Canyon
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Trout Lakes as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Trout Lakes
Can I make reservations at Trout Lakes?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Trout Lakes?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Trout Lakes.