El Aguaje Campground
El Aguaje Campground
El Aguaje Campground offers 10 campsites with vault toilets and direct access to the Red River via a moderate ¾-mile trail with a 560-foot elevation drop, making it ideal for anglers and paddlers seeking river access.
The campground is wheelchair accessible and accommodates small RVs under 20 feet, with a group shelter available for up to 30 people.
Note that water is currently unavailable at the campground as of February 2025; the nearest services are in Questa, approximately 15 miles away.
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Big Arsenic Trailhead Access
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El Aguaje Trailhead Access
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La Junta Trailhead Access
Little Arsenic Loop Trailhead Access
Lower Red River
Red River Hatchery Pond
Wild Onion Trailhead Access
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