U.S. Forest Service · Santa Fe National Forest · NM

Cowles Campground

OpenSeason 05-01 – 10-31
First-comeAccess

The place

Cowles Campground sits at the base of the Winsor Canyon where it meets the Pecos Canyon and is near Cowles Ponds, Winsor Creek, Pecos River, and Winsor Ridge Trailhead. Note: campground shelters are currently closed while safety assessments are performed. Uses: tent camping, picnicking, fishing, & hiking. Facilities: 1 vault toilet, 9 camping units with tables, fire rings, grills, 2 covered three-sided shelters with fireplaces, and trash bins. No potable water, utility hook-ups, dump stations or showers. Special Instructions: Users are encouraged to recycle and pack out trash. Please visit the Leave No Trace website for more information about frontcountry and backcountry outdoor ethics.

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No reservation needed

First come,
first servedArrive early — popular areas fill by afternoon

Fees

$6.00 per vehicle per night
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This campground sits in NM-03. This member’s public-lands record →

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