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Juniper Campground (NM)

Los Alamos, New Mexico · National Park Service

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About

Juniper Family Campground is the ideal place to camp on the Pajarito Plateau. Located just inside the main park entrance, the campground is a short drive from the Bandelier Visitor Center, the Frijoles Canyon Shuttle bus system (mid-May to mid-October), and the adjacent towns of Los Alamos and White Rock. Juniper Family Campground is the perfect "home base" to explore the Pajarito Plateau, Jemez Mountains, and all of north central New Mexico! The campground is divided into 3 loops: Abert's Squirrel Loop (Loop A) campsites are available year-round as first-come, first serve only. Pay for first-come, first-serve campsites at the self-pay kiosk located at the Juniper Family Campground or in-person at the Bandelier Visitor Center during business hours. Black Bear Loop (Loop B) campsites are open year-round and are reservable up to 6 months in advance. Some sites may open on shorter booking windows (7 or 14 days in advance or the day of arrival). Coyote Loop (Loop C) campsites are open seasonally, March 1 – October 31, and are reservable up to 6 months in advance. Some sites may open on shorter booking windows (7 or 14 days in advance). You may also book campsite reservations in Loops B & C on the day of arrival (subject to availability). HOWEVER, cell service/data is not always reliable in the park and no public WiFi is available. The park highly recommends booking your reservation from the neighboring towns of Los Alamos and White Rock before heading to Bandelier. Group campsites (in Loop A) are available by reservation only up to 12 months in advance until the day before arrival (subject to availability). Same day reservations are not available for group campsites. This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (505) 672-3861.Juniper Family Campground has 3 camping loops. There is an RV dump station on the road into the campground, however water at the dump station is completely turned off from mid-October to mid-April (campers will not be able to fill water tanks or dump). RV dump station has been turned off for season (11/10/25). During the summer months, interpretive programs may be offered during the day at the Visitor Center and in the evening at the campground amphitheater (check with the Visitor Center for program schedule). Each loop offers its own comfort station with restrooms and running water and centrally located water spigots with potable water. No hookups are available at any campsites. Shade is

Directions

From Santa Fe (approximately 1 hour travel time): Take Highway 84/285 (Saint Francis Drive) north toward Los Alamos. Merge right onto NM 502 to Los Alamos. Exit onto NM 4 toward White Rock. Continue for 12 miles (19 km), passing through White Rock. Bandelier's entrance is on the left. Entrance station is staffed most days during business hours. If unstaffed, pay entrance fee using Automated Fee Machine or display America the Beutiful pass on vehicle dashboard. Continue 3 miles to visitor center if you have questions about park fees/passes. Turn right onto Campground Rd. For those with reservations, proceed directly to campsite. No check-in needed. For those looking ofr first-come, first serve campsites, Abert's Squirrel Loop (Loop A) is the first right. Find an open site, then return to campground kiosk to pay camping fee at Automated Fee Machine. From Taos (approximately 1.5 hours travel time): Take NM 68 (Paseo del Pueblo Sur) south. In Espanola, turn right onto Fairway. Turn left on Highway 84/285. Turn right on NM 30. Merge right onto NM 502 to Los Alamos. Exit onto NM 4 toward White Rock. Continue for 12 miles (19 km), passing through White Rock. Bandelier's entrance is on the left. Entrance station is staffed most days during business hours. If unstaffed, pay entrance fee using Automated Fee Machine or display America the Beutiful pass on vehicle dashboard. Continue 3 miles to visitor center if you have questions about park fees/passes. Turn right onto Campground Rd For

Location

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Details

State
New Mexico
City / area
Los Alamos
Agency
National Park Service
Parent area
Bandelier National Monument
Campsites
50
Reservable
Yes
Typical price
$20–$50 / night
Rating
4.54 / 5 (387 reviews on Recreation.gov)
Equipment
Tent, RV, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel, Pop up

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