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Juniper Campground (NM)

View into Frijoles Canyon with archeological sites
Looking down on an archaeological site from a trail overlook
A canyon with trees changing color and mountains in the distance.
Wooden ladder leading up to a cave
Amphitheater with brown benches and a tan building surrounded by pine trees

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly

About Juniper Campground (NM)

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.

Number of accommodations: 35

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Open year round

This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.

365 Days

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

35 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 1 (Group Site), Loop: Abert's Squirrel Loop
No Hookups
Price not available
18, Loop: Black Bear
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 19, Loop: Black Bear
No Hookups
Price not available
20, Loop: Black Bear
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
21, Loop: Black Bear
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 22, Loop: Black Bear
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 23, Loop: Black Bear
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 25, Loop: Black Bear
No Hookups
Price not available
26, Loop: Black Bear
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 27, Loop: Black Bear
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 28, Loop: Black Bear
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 29, Loop: Black Bear
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 30, Loop: Black Bear
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 31, Loop: Black Bear
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 32, Loop: Black Bear
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 33, Loop: Black Bear
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 39, Loop: Coyote
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 40, Loop: Coyote
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 41, Loop: Coyote
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 42, Loop: Coyote
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 43, Loop: Coyote
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 44, Loop: Coyote
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 45, Loop: Coyote
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 46, Loop: Coyote
No Hookups
Price not available
47, Loop: Coyote
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 48, Loop: Coyote
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 49, Loop: Coyote
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 5 (Group Site), Loop: Abert's Squirrel Loop
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 50, Loop: Coyote
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 51, Loop: Coyote
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 52, Loop: Coyote
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 54, Loop: Coyote
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 55, Loop: Coyote
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 56, Loop: Coyote
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 57, Loop: Coyote
No Hookups
Price not available

Reviews (515)

What Guests Are Saying

Juniper Campground offers a beautiful and quiet setting with well-maintained facilities, including clean bathrooms and ample space between campsites. The proximity to Bandelier National Monument and various hiking trails enhances its appeal, making it easy to explore the area. While some visitors noted issues with bathroom cleanliness and campsite leveling, overall experiences were positive, highlighting friendly staff and a family-friendly atmosphere.

Review Summary

4.5
515 reviews
5
66.8%
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12

Dale C

Verified

May 21, 2026 Stayed at: 25, Loop: Black Bear

4

B -loop traffic flow should be reversed. The camping spots are at an angle that you can't back in a trailer. A-loop was fine. Also website was difficult to do a cancelation so I just gave up.

George O

Verified

May 21, 2026 Stayed at: 22, Loop: Black Bear

4

We stayed on the A loop. It was nice and quiet. The area with the fire pit was large and had a nice picnic table. The location was great. We were able to quickly get to the monument, Valles caldera and were close to Los Alamos so we went out for dinner one night.

The only thing is that the bathrooms could be a little cleaner. I don't think the sink in the ladies room had been scrubbed in awhile. Other than that, no complaints. We loved our time there.

Edgar V

Verified

May 20, 2026 Stayed at: 43, Loop: Coyote

5

The park was very organized and family friendly. Beautiful sceneries.

Rob W

Verified

May 20, 2026 Stayed at: 51, Loop: Coyote

5

Had a great nice at this park in Bandelier National Monument. I only had a chance to do a short hikes with my dog along the camping loops. All the sites looked attractive with fire pits, picnic tables and nice sized lots. The hiking trails looked very nice and it's cools that its so close to Los Alamos National Labs, with some lab tech sites sprinkled along the road to the monument. Bring bear spray are the a signs of active bears posted near the campground.

David D

Verified

May 19, 2026 Stayed at: 44, Loop: Coyote

5

Nice campground, beautiful among the trees.

Micah J

Verified

May 19, 2026 Stayed at: 45, Loop: Coyote

5

Beautiful place. Clean bathrooms. Quiet and peaceful. Easy to sleep. Felt very safe.

Steven W

Verified

May 16, 2026 Stayed at: 31, Loop: Black Bear

4

My only issue was the spot was not very level. I t would be nice to have something that mentions that.

CYNDY W

Verified

May 16, 2026 Stayed at: 45, Loop: Coyote

4

Beautiful and had a great time except how they hate dogs. It's ridiculous. We have our dogs on leash and they still say, keep it on your side, we did and yes, we did walk around on the paved road... I would say that Bandelier is not a welcoming place anymore.

Cynthia B

Verified

May 15, 2026 Stayed at: 51, Loop: Coyote

5

The campground was very nice, bathrooms clean, and close to the visitor center. I found it easy to maneuver into the site.

Thomas W

Verified

May 14, 2026 Stayed at: 22, Loop: Black Bear

4

Great campsite. Plenty of space. Clean bathrooms. Quiet. Easy to get firewood! Beautiful area!

Location Juniper Campground (NM)

Address:
15 Entrance Rd
Los Alamos, NM, 87544
United States

Highway access

Juniper Campground is accessible via New Mexico State Road 502, which connects to US Highway 84/285 approximately 15 miles to the east.

Latitude & Longitude: 35.7961 / -106.279

Elevation: 2035 feet

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

Check in time

1PM

Check out time

11:30AM

General

  • Reservation dates. Most individual campsites are reservable up to 6 months in advance (some are first-come, first-served only). Group campsites are available by reservation only-- up to 12 months in advance until the day before arrival. Group campsites are NOT available first-come, first served. 
  • Group Campsites. The group campsites are for tent camping only and for groups of 10 to 20 persons per site. You may camp only in the campsite you reserve. 
  • Entrance Fees. Bandelier National Monument charges an entrance fee separate from camping fees. You may pay the fee upon arrival at the Automated Fee Machine at the Bandelier Entrance Station, at the Bandelier Visitor Center during business hours or purchase in advance. The park also honors Federal interagency passes (e.g., annual, senior, access, 4th grade, Golden Age pass etc.). For more information visit the park's Fees & Passes web page. 
  • The Bandelier NM shuttle has begun for the 2026 season. The shuttle, operated by Atomic City Transit, runs from the Frey Trailhead (across from Black Bear Loop) to the visitor Center in Frijoles Canyon. The shuttle expands parking capacity and offers campers a great opportunity to easily hike the Frey Trail and experience the breathtaking views on a 1.5-mile trail that follows the historic (pre-1930s) route into Frijoles Canyon, then shuttle back to the campground later in the day. Once in Frijoles Canyon, more than 70 miles of additional trails are easily accessible. The shuttle runs on select dates March-October from 10:30am to 4:45pm. Complete schedule can be found here.
  • Camping Equipment. Individual campsites allow only one (1) RV per site. Pop-up trailers count as a recreational vehicle. Group campsites are for tent camping only. 
  • Parking. The use of all vehicles (including bicycles and trailers) is restricted to the parking area. All vehicles belonging to campers must be parked in the designated parking spots for the occupied campsite. Overflow vehicles must be parked in Juniper Family Campground overflow lots.
  • Food Lockers. Bears are known to be active in Bandelier National Monument. Please keep food, garbage and scented items locked up and unavailable to wildlife. Bear lockers are provided in the campground for storage of these items.
  • Pets. Pets are permitted in the campground, picnic area, and parking lots only and must be leashed at all times. Pets are not allowed on any hiking trails within the park. 
  • Water: Potable water is available year-round at spigots located throughout each Loop of the campground. There are no hookups at any campsites. A seasonal RV dump station is located inside the entrance to the campground (open mid-April thru October). No showers or laundry. The campground and park do not offer showers or laundry facilities.
  • Prohibited activities. Group sports (volleyball, horseshoes, etc) are prohibited. Possession and/or use of fireworks or metal detectors is prohibited. Use of firearms is strictly prohibited and they may not be carried inside of government buildings. Digging or any other soil disturbance at campsites prohibited. 
  • Firewood and Campfires. Gathering firewood is prohibited. During hot and dry summer months, fire restrictions are common and campfires and charcoal fires may be prohibited. Check the Alerts & Conditions page on the park website or call the Visitor Center for information on current fire restrictions. 
  • Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Firewood available at self-serve kiosk at campground entrance. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more.

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Last updated: June 4, 2026

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