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Fishing access. Also popular with motorcylists Facilities: 8 family units, toilets, drinking water, trailer mobility - under 16' Attractions: Adjacent to Rito la Presa Fishing Trailhead to La Cueva Lake Trail #8 and Duran/Policarpio Trail #13. A family unit consists of parking for at least 1 vehicle, a picnic table and a grill.
From Penasco, NM, take State Rt. 75 east 4.8 miles to "T" intersection (State Rt. 518). Turn right onto Rt. 518 (unmarked) and go 8.3 miles to La Junta Canyon (Forest Rt. 76) sign. Turn left at sign onto Rt. 76 (dirt and gravel) and go 0.2 miles to campground.
You seem to have a problem with your independent contractor host at Hopewell Lake Campsite. He's under the delusion that he can trespass people off federal land. And use local/state police to violate their rights, when the police have no authority or jurisdiction. Fix it.
need several trips to this area to really experience it all. place is full of historic art, and covid has really shut down people in this area. i remember seeing people in may selling newspapers on side of road. very sad. but beautiful in a way. seen wild goat, wild horses and managed to feed a wild horse off the road.
Beautiful scenery...beautiful views of Sangre de Cristo Mountains of Northern New Mexico! A big plus they were covered in snow! There is also the chance you will encounter loose cattle; we did so be careful. These are mountain roads with lots of curves, but well worth the drive from Tierra Amarilla to Taos!
