Junebug Campground

Campground · New Mexico ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Carson National Forest (NF) · Open Access

8,566 ft
Elevation

Recently refurbished roadside campground sits near historic Red River mining area and downhill ski resort. Can be very crowded during summer weekends. As an alternative, try BLM's Wild Rivers Recreation Area north of Questa.

Getting there

2 miles west of Red River via NM 38

36.70840, -105.43570 · 36°42'30.2"N 105°26'8.5"W

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Typical weather

Typically 75°F in Jul, down to 35°F in Dec.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F353745526272757268564435
Low °F791623303642403425168
Precip in1.11.51.92.01.81.13.13.02.01.81.61.2

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.1 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 Junebug Campground

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

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Junebug Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Junebug Campground's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

  • Campsite (includes parking for one vehicle) $22/night
  • Campsite for Senior or Access pass holders $11/night
  • Extra vehicle $11/night
  • Day use parking $11/day

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Junebug Campground

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

Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.