Juniper Campground (Quemado Lake)
Gila National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Quemado, NM, NM
Price: From $15 per night
Price range: $15–$25 per night
Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (42 reviews)
Season: May through October
Juniper Campground is Quemado Ranger District’s most popular campground. It offers electric RV hookups (no water, no sewer), leveled tent sites, and easy lake access. This campground is a mix of first come, first served sites and reservable sites.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Juniper Campground is the Quemado Ranger District's most popular campground offering easy lake access for fishing and boating with leveled tent sites and electric RV hookups. Campers praise it as very quiet with friendly camp hosts and excellent views overlooking Quemado Lake.
Wildlife alert: Mexican Wolf, Wapiti (Elk), Bald Eagle, Coyote, and Greater Roadrunner present in area
Insider tips for Juniper Campground (Quemado Lake): Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Mix of first come, first served and reservable sites available Lake access is short distance from camp; excellent for fishing and kayaking
Skip Juniper Campground (Quemado Lake) if: You need water and sewer hookups — electric hookups only, suitable for self-contained RVs. You require reliable cell phone service — little to no coverage reported. You have small RV holding tanks — campers note this as a consideration.
Best time to visit Juniper Campground (Quemado Lake): May-October — Official operating season for the campground.
Nearby campgrounds: Pinon Campground (Quemado Lake) (Quemado, NM), Luna Lake (Alpine, AZ), Benny Creek Group Area (Greer, AZ), Rainbow (Az) (Pinetop, AZ).
Cell Phone Coverage at Juniper Campground (Quemado Lake)
Cell signal at Juniper Campground (Quemado Lake) (Quemado, NM): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Juniper Campground is Quemado Ranger District’s most popular campground. It offers electric RV hookups (no water, no sewer), leveled tent sites, and easy lake access. This campground is a mix of first come, first served sites and reservable sites.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand
Mix of first come, first served and reservable sites available
Lake access is short distance from camp; excellent for fishing and kayaking
Official operating season for the campground
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
The campground is located 14.2 miles south of Quemado. Take NM 32 south to Quemado Lake/NM 103 sign. Turn left onto NM 103 and drive 4 miles to Quemado Lake/Forest Road 13. NM103 ends when the paved road turns to gravel. The gravel road is an indication that you are now driving on Forest Road 13. Continue driving on Forest Road 13 for 1 mile to reach the Juniper Campground. Turn right into the campground. Latitude : 34.137543 Longitude : -108.48919 Elevation : 7,712 Feet
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Gila National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Gila National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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