Panchuela
Rio en Medio, New Mexico · 8,346 ft · In Santa Fe National Forest
Photos: Forest Service
Wildfire 7.6 mi NW: Frijoles, 15,956 acres, 90% contained
At a glance
5 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 8,346 ft (2,544 m)8,346 ft2,544 m
Sites6
Panchuela lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.
Amenities
From OpenStreetMap, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · Correct
- Tent sites
From OpenStreetMap, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites
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About
Overview
Panchuela Campground is nestled at the edge of the Pecos Wilderness, with Panchuela Creek flowing gracefully along its eastern side. Situated at over 8,300 feet in the Santa Fe National Forest, this campground offers a refreshing escape from the warmer temperatures of the city, allowing visitors to enjoy the moderate climate of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
The campground features six units, all within walking distance of the parking lot, making it easily accessible. Typically open from mid-May to mid-November, Panchuela Campground serves as an ideal base camp for those looking to embark on day hikes into the surrounding wilderness, providing a perfect blend of comfort and adventure.
From OpenStreetMap, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit
Cell service
Report signalFCC map: no coverage reported
- VerizonNo coverage on FCC map
- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Panchuela: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueSunny, 1% chance of rain59°43°
- WedSlight Chance Rain Showers, 23% chance of rain53°32°
- ThuSunny, 1% chance of rain54°29°
- FriMostly Sunny, 4% chance of rain51°33°
- SatMostly Sunny, 14% chance of rain53°38°
Nearby camping
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Jacks Creek
Public Land · 0.6 mi · Rio en Medio
Jacks Creek Horse Camp
Public Land · 0.6 mi · Rio en Medio
Jacks Creek Campground
Public Land · 0.8 mi · Rio en Medio
3 more within 25 mi
4 OpenStreetMap entries in Rio en Medio share one park. They may be individual sites of a single campground. Suggest a merge
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 5.5 mi
Davis Willow Dispersed Camping Area
La Cueva, NM · On U.S. Forest Service land · Santa Fe National Forest
- 12 mi
Dalton Dispersed
La Cueva, NM
- 17 mi
Camp site (BLM)
Cundiyo, NM · On Bureau of Land Management land · Taos Field Office
- 17 mi
Site 10
Cundiyo, NM · On Bureau of Land Management land · Taos Field Office
- 17 mi
Camp site (BLM)
Cundiyo, NM · On Bureau of Land Management land · Taos Field Office
- 17 mi
Camp site (BLM)
Cundiyo, NM · On Bureau of Land Management land · Taos Field Office
Location and contact
Data from OpenStreetMap, Recreation Information Database (RIDB) / Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites
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