US Forest ServiceFreeEl Yunque National Forest
El Yunque Backcountry Puerto Rico
Luquillo, Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico2,986 ft🗓 Year-round
About this site
Primitive camping in El Yunque National Forest — only tropical rainforest in the US National Forest system. Coqui frogs call all night.
Peak season temperatures
77°F
Avg high
65°F
Avg low
Verified historical climate data for this campsite location.
Wildlife in the area
Research-grade verified observations from iNaturalist near this campsite.
Gundlach's AnoleCommon CoquiKrug's AnoleLagartijo verdeEmerald anole
Activities
Rainforest HikingWildlife ViewingWaterfall SwimmingBirding
Amenities
Rainforest AccessCreek NearbyTrail Access
Site types
BackpackTent
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Quick facts
- Land manager
- US Forest Service
- Managing unit
- El Yunque National Forest
- Fee
- Free — no reservation
- Season
- Year-round
- Elevation
- 2,986 ft
- Peak temps
- 65°–77°F
- Rating
- 4.6 (29)
- Coordinates
- 18.3134, -65.7912
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