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Canjilon Lakes Campground, New Mexico
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Description: Actually two camping areas: Lower Canjilon and Middle Canjilon, the Canjilon Lakes campgrounds offers opportunities for fishing for Brook and Rainbow trout species, canoeing, swimming and hiking. Views of Canjilon Mountain, as well as the surrounding national forest are spectacular and are a photographer's dream. In close proximity to the Rio chama and Rio de los Brazos as well as Heron Lake State Park, providing ample fishing opportunities. The campground has 40 campsites on shores of six small ponds at 9900´ with 6 picnic spots above at Upper Canjilon Lakes. Hunting for elk, deer and bear are nearby.

Location: 12 miles northeast of Canjilon via FR 559 & 129

Address: Canjilon Ranger District
Carson National Forest
PO Box 488
Canjilon, NM  87515
Phone: 575-684-2486

Season: Late May-September

Fee: YES

Reservations: NO
Activities
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 Biking  Fishing  Picnicking
 Boating (Motorized)  Hiking/Backpacking  Scenic Driving
 Boating (Non-motorized)  Horseback Riding  
 Boating (WW)  Hunting  Water Sports
 Camping    Wildlife Viewing
 Caving  Off Highway Vehicles  Winter Sports
 Climbing    

Services and Facilities
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 Visitor Center  Group Campgnd  RV Sites
  Exhibits  Campgnd, Primitive  Electric Hookup
 Interpretive Programs  Drinking Water  Dump Station
 Cultural-Historic Sites  Restrooms  Boat Ramp
 Campgnd, Developed  Showers  Marina
 Rental Cabins

Notes: 22´ trailers or less; primitive road; very slick road when wet
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