Upper La Junta Campground campground
Upper La Junta Campground
The nearby points of interest include hiking trails, fishing spots, and scenic drives. The campground is located near Cimarron Canyon State Park, which offers hiking trails, fishing in the Cimarron River, and scenic drives along Highway 64. The nearby Eagle Nest Lake State Park also offers fishing and boating opportunities.
The campground amenities include picnic tables, fire rings, vault toilets, and potable water. There are a total of seven campsites available, and they are on a first-come, first-served basis. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own firewood and to practice Leave No Trace principles.
An interesting fact about the area is that the Sangre de Cristo Mountains are home to a unique species of trout called the Rio Grande cutthroat trout, which is only found in New Mexico and southern Colorado.
The best time of year to visit Upper La Junta Campground is from May to September when the temperatures range from 60-80 degrees Fahrenheit during the day and 30-50 degrees Fahrenheit at night. The summer months offer the best weather for outdoor activities, and the fall months provide stunning views of the changing leaves.
What's on-site at Upper La Junta Campground
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 Upper La Junta Campground, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper La Junta | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Duran Canyon Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Duran Canyon | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Duran | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| La Junta Canyon | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Upper La Junta Campground -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Rio Pueblo Nr Penasco | 11 cfs | → |
| Rio Grande Del Rancho Near Talpa | 3 cfs | → |
| Mora River At La Cueva | 4 cfs | → |
| Rio Pueblo De Taos Below Los Cordovas | 5 cfs | → |
| Rio Pueblo De Taos Near Taos | 8 cfs | → |
| Rio Grande Blw Taos Junction Bridge Near Taos | 225 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Upper La Junta Campground -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tres Ritos | 1.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Tres Ritos | 1.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Gallegos Peak | 2.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Gallegos Peak | 2.0 in | -1.0 in | → |
| Rio Santa Barbara | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Rio Santa Barbara | 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
- Carson National Forest
- Coyote Creek State Park
- Morphy Lake State Park
- Filemon Sanchez Fairground - Park
- Fred Baca Park
- Red Willow State Park
Boat launches
- Taos Junction Bridge Boat Takeout
- Taos Junction Bridge Boat Launch
- Taos Junction Bridge Taos County
- Nm 570 Taos County
- Lone Juniper Boat Takeout
- Lone Juniper Boat Launch
Fishing spots
- Rito De La Olla Fishing
- Rio Trampas Fishing
- Trampas Lakes Fishing
- Rio Chiquito Fishing
- Rio Fernando Fishing
- Cowles Ponds Fishing Site
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 Upper La Junta Campground as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Upper La Junta Campground
Can I make reservations at Upper La Junta Campground?
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 Upper La Junta Campground?
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 Upper La Junta Campground.