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Campground · USDA Forest Service · Santa Fe National Forest Fees: $5.00 per site per night. Season: May to End of November Status: closed Reservations: Reservations are first-come, first-served for the fall season. Reservations are not required for the fall. Overview Panchuela Campground is nestled at the edge of the Pecos Wilderness, with Panchuela Creek flowing gracefully along its eastern side. Situated at over 8,300 feet in the Santa Fe National Forest, this campground offers a refreshing escape from the warmer temperatures of the city, allowing visitors to enjoy the moderate climate of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The campground features six units, all within walking distance of the parking lot, making it easily accessible. Typically open from mid-May to mid-November, Panchuela Campground serves as an ideal base camp for those looking to embark on day hikes into the surrounding wilderness, providing a perfect blend of comfort and adventure. Recreation With the nearby Panchuela Trailhead, visitors have easy access to the expansive trail system of the Pecos Wilderness, making it simple to explore the natural beauty. Panchuela… Getting there: From the town of Pecos, head north on NM-63 for 19 miles. Make a slight left onto Windsor Road and stay on it for .2 miles, then make a right onto Pachuela Road and follow it for 1.5 miles and you will arrive at the parking area. Panchuela Road is a single lane road with pull-outs, please folow speed limit and watch out for horseback riders and pedestrians. Rules: No horses or horse trailers allowed. No ATVs allowed. Quiet hours from 10pm to 7am. Phone: 505-757-6121 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10077501 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Forest Service
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