Summary
The campground is close to the Little Dry Creek Trailhead, where visitors can hike to the nearby Black Mountain Lookout Tower. The camping area offers basic amenities like vault toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings, and is first-come, first-serve with ten campsites available. The best time to visit is from May to September, with average temperatures ranging from 60°F to 80°F. Visitors can enjoy hiking, fishing, and wildlife viewing in the surrounding area.
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Little Arsenic Springs Campground
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Little Arsenic Springs Campsite
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Red River Below Fish Hatchery
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38cfs |
Rio Grande Near Cerro
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470cfs |
Red River Near Questa
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17cfs |
Rio Hondo Near Valdez
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8cfs |
Rio Lucero Near Arroyo Seco
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7cfs |
Rio Pueblo De Taos Near Taos
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6cfs |
Camping Essential Practices
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.
Related Links
Nearby Snowpack Depths
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TAOS POWDERHORN
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1" |
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NOHRSC RED RIVER PASS #2
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0" |
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RED RIVER PASS #2
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0" |
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EAGLE NEST
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0" |
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NOHRSC SHUREE SNOTEL
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157" |
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SHUREE
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0" |
Bridge On Hwy 522 To Red Wsr
Headwaters To Nf Boundary
Headwaters To Red River