El Rito Creek Fishing

Facility · New Mexico ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Carson National Forest (NF) · Open Access

7,592 ft
Elevation

The El Rito Creek can be accessed via Forest Road 559, North of the El Rito Ranger station. Brown Trout can be found in the lower reaches of the creek, and Rio Grande Cutthroat trout can be found above Salvador Canyon. Camping is available at El Rito Campground.

Getting there

36.40170, -106.25360 · 36°24'6.1"N 106°15'13.0"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in0.80.81.30.81.21.11.71.91.50.90.80.9

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about El Rito Creek Fishing

Can you reserve a site at El Rito Creek Fishing?
No. El Rito Creek Fishing is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near El Rito Creek Fishing

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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