La Junta Lower Campground
La Junta Lower Campground
La Junta Lower Campground is a dispersed camping area in Carson National Forest featuring 8 family units spread along a well-maintained forest road with vault toilets and drinking water available.
The campground offers stream-side camping near Rito la Presa creek and serves as a trailhead for hiking and OHV recreation, with overnight fees of $12 per site.
Access is via Forest Road 76 off State Highway 518, approximately 4 miles northeast of Tres Ritos, with sites suitable for trailers under 36 feet.
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