Beatty Lakes campground
Beatty Lakes
Reservations are not accepted at Beatty Lakes camping area, making it a first-come, first-served campground. Therefore, it is advisable to arrive early, especially during peak season, to secure a spot. The best time of year to visit this camping area is during the spring and fall seasons when the weather is pleasant. Summers can be hot, so plan accordingly and bring appropriate gear and supplies.
Beatty Lakes camping area offers several activities and points of interest for campers. The lakes provide opportunities for fishing and boating, so make sure to bring your fishing gear and watercraft. The area is also surrounded by scenic hiking trails, allowing you to explore the beautiful New Mexico wilderness. However, it is important to be cautious of wildlife in the area, such as bears and snakes, and practice proper food storage and hiking safety measures. By taking these precautions, campers can have an enjoyable and memorable camping experience at Beatty Lakes.
What's on-site at Beatty 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 Beatty Lakes, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seally Canyon Camp | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Iris Park | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Ring Place Camp | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Mccrystal Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Mccrystal | ✗ | ✓ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Beatty Lakes -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Costilla Creek Below Costilla Dam | 2 cfs | → |
| Costilla Creek Above Costilla Dam | 2 cfs | → |
| Santistevan Creek Near Costilla | 1 cfs | → |
| Casias Creek Near Costilla | 3 cfs | → |
| Ponil Creek Near Cimarron | 0 cfs | → |
| Cimarron River Below Eagle Nest Dam | 19 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Beatty Lakes -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nohrsc Shuree Snotel | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Shuree | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Red River Pass #2 | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Red River Pass #2 | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Eagle Nest | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Tolby | 0.0 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
- Cimarron Canyon State Park
- Eagle Nest Lake State Park
- San Isabel National Forest
- Wilderness Latir Peak
- Wilderness Wheeler Peak
- Vietnam Veterans' Memorial State Park
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 Beatty Lakes as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Beatty Lakes
Can I make reservations at Beatty 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 Beatty 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 Beatty Lakes.