Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-10052227
When Juniper Campground (Quemado Lake) reopens
Juniper Campground (Quemado Lake)'s openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
7
Openings · last 90 days
7
Only 7 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Sep 29, 2026 · of 36 monitored sites
Of the 432 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Sep 29, 2026): 94 open for online reservation · 14 reserved · 324 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative). Of the facility's 36 monitored sites, 9 can be reserved online and 27 are first-come, first-served.
Where the open windows are
78.2% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 94 of 432 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Sep 29, 2026Not open online78.2%
Open site-nights94 / 432
Reserved (of online inventory)14 / 108
Weekday openings51
Weekend openings43
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 51 fall on weekdays and 43 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Sep 2026September holds the most room. 94 of 432 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 36 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 09 | 12 |
| 11 | 12 |
| 15 | 12 |
| 17 | 12 |
| 01 | 10 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateFri · Sep 18
Next open weekendFri · Sep 18
The next bookable night is Sep 18; the first open weekend starts Sep 18. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
94 open site-nights across 9 sites at Juniper Campground (Quemado Lake), from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 11 2-night, 11 3-night, 7 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 18 at site 09.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 35 ft. 28 sites take 25 ft, 18 sites take 35 ft. 8 sites of 36 have no recorded maximum and are not counted.
All 9 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 | 35 ft | Yes | 12 | 12 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 |
| 11 | 35 ft | Yes | 12 | 12 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 |
| 15 | 35 ft | Yes | 12 | 12 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 |
| 17 | 35 ft | Yes | 12 | 12 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 |
| 01 | 35 ft | Yes | 10 | 10 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 |
| 03 | 35 ft | Yes | 10 | 10 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 |
| 05 | 35 ft | Yes | 10 | 10 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 |
| 07 | 35 ft | Yes | 8 | 4 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 |
| 13 | 35 ft | Yes | 8 | 4 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 |
About Juniper Campground (Quemado Lake)
Overview
Juniper Campground is Quemado Ranger District's most popular campground. It offers electric RV hookups (no sewer), leveled tent sites, and easy lake access. This campground is a mix of first come, first served sites and reservable sites. For more information, you can visit our website: Gila National Forest : Recreation Group - Quemado Lake Recreation Area
Nearby Attractions
El Caso I-3 Campgrounds El Caso 4 & 5 Campgrounds Piñon Campground Quemado Lake and Day Use Area Boat Ramp at Quemado Lake
36 monitored sites27 FCFS sitesRVs up to 35 ft18 with hookups36 shadedWaterfrontLakefrontPets OKFire pits
Getting there
The campground is located 14.2 miles south of Quemado. Take NM 32 south to Quemado Lake/NM 103 sign. Turn left onto NM 103 and drive 4 miles to Quemado Lake/Forest Road 13. NM103 ends when the paved road turns to gravel. The gravel road is an indication that you are now driving on Forest Road 13. Continue driving on Forest Road 13 for 1 mile to reach the Juniper Campground. Turn right into the campground. Latitude : 34.137543 Longitude : -108.48919 Elevation : 7,712 Feet
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Juniper Campground (Quemado Lake)?
Reservations for Juniper Campground (Quemado Lake) are made through Recreation.gov. 78.2% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation; 94 of 432 remain open. Campsite Sniper has also detected 7 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Juniper Campground (Quemado Lake)?
Campsite Sniper detected 7 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Juniper Campground (Quemado Lake)?
11 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 18 at site 09. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Juniper Campground (Quemado Lake) fit a 35-foot RV?
18 of the 36 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 35 ft. 28 of those 36 sites have a recorded maximum length and 8 do not; they are not counted as fitting.
Which month has the most availability at Juniper Campground (Quemado Lake)?
September 2026, with 94 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 432.
When is the next open date at Juniper Campground (Quemado Lake)?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Fri, Sep 18 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 18. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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