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Juniper Campground (Quemado Lake)

Gila National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundAlpine / Apache-SitgreavesNew Mexico⭐ 4.1 (63)
Juniper Campground (Quemado Lake)
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🐕 Dogs allowed — all 36 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.
Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 13d ago.
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Juniper Campground (Quemado Lake) in New Mexico takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. Popular campgrounds like this often book out months ahead, but sites reopen whenever a camper cancels. Set a free CampSage cancellation alert and we'll email you the moment one frees up.

About Juniper Campground (Quemado Lake)

Juniper Campground is Quemado Ranger District's most popular campground. It offers electric RV hookups (no sewer), leveled tent sites, and easy lake access. This campground is a mix of first come, first served sites and reservable sites. For more information, you can visit our website: Gila National Forest : Recreation Group - Quemado Lake Recreation AreaRecreational opportunities include fishing and boating on Quema

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about April 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 6 openings at Juniper Campground (Quemado Lake) over the last 30 days, on 6 separate days, almost all of them for stays about 0 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Ratings

4.1★★★★☆61 ratings
5★32
4★15
3★7
2★5
1★2
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

Verizon0.8/4
T-Mobile0.0/4
AT&T0.0/4
Sprint retired0.0/4

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❓ Juniper Campground (Quemado Lake) FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Juniper Campground (Quemado Lake)?

Juniper Campground (Quemado Lake) in New Mexico takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How can I get a spot at Juniper Campground (Quemado Lake) when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Juniper Campground (Quemado Lake) often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. Add your email to the alert on this page and CampSage will start watching Juniper Campground (Quemado Lake) and email you free the moment a cancellation opens up.

How often do campsites open up at Juniper Campground (Quemado Lake)?

CampSage's scans caught 6 openings at Juniper Campground (Quemado Lake) over the last 30 days, on 6 separate days, almost all of them for stays about 0 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Juniper Campground (Quemado Lake) a good campground?

Juniper Campground (Quemado Lake) holds an average rating of 4.1/5 from 63 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Juniper Campground (Quemado Lake)?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Juniper Campground (Quemado Lake), Verizon rates highest at 0.8 out of 5 from 32 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Juniper Campground (Quemado Lake) located?

Juniper Campground (Quemado Lake) is located in Alpine / Apache-Sitgreaves, New Mexico. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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