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5 reviews
The Amole Canyon Group Shelter offers a beautiful, private location with ample space for camping in a meadow. While some guests noted the presence of fallen logs and branches, the vault toilets were clean and well-maintained. Overall, it's a nice, mostly secluded spot, though occasional hikers may pass through the area.
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4.6
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July 2, 2023 Stayed at: 1, Loop: A
Very private. Beautiful. Clean restrooms. Men's toilet had one seat hinge broken. Split rail fence had a small section damaged where a tree had fallen across it. Plenty of dead wood for fires. Charcoal grills were clean. Great place for a scout or church camp.
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July 16, 2024 Stayed at: 1, Loop: A
Beautiful campground. Absolutely loved it. Bathrooms were in good condition. No water, no cell reception, no lights in the pavilion, but it was a great place for our group to spend a couple of nights. Nice short loop hike nearby.
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August 16, 2025 Stayed at: 1, Loop: A
Very nice spot. Mostly secluded except when random people hiking on the trail decide to walk through your camp.
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September 18, 2025 Stayed at: 1, Loop: A
The Amole Canyon Group Shelter is not really in a canyon but it’s a fine shelter with ample space in the beautiful meadow immediately adjacent for pitching tents. The vault toilets were clean and appeared equally new.
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May 24, 2026 Stayed at: 1, Loop: A
Beautiful private location but we actually swung by a couple weeks before our reservation to check it out and when we got there for the reservation, there was a mess of felled logs and branches, we had to be careful not to roll an ankle even just walking on the gravel paths. It was not like that on the first visit. We were a bit disappointed on the mess made to clear some trees
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Camino Real Ranger District, Penasco, NM 87553 United States
Elevation: 2,529 ft
From State Road 68 in Ranchos de Taos, go south on 518 14.2 miles to the junction with National Forest System Road 703, go southeast on FSR703 approximately 0.4 mi to a gate locked with a coded padlock. The code will be provided to you in an email...
From State Road 68 in Ranchos de Taos, go south on 518 14.2 miles to the junction with National Forest System Road 703, go southeast on FSR703 approximately 0.4 mi to a gate locked with a coded padlock. The code will be provided to you in an email. Unlock the gate and proceed south into the group shelter parking area.
The nearest major road is State Road 68, located approximately 14.2 miles from the Amole Canyon Group Shelter. State Road 518 provides access south from State Road 68.
Last updated: October 22, 2026
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Population: 546
Nearby city: Santa Fe, NM
Approx. 39 mi away (straight-line distance)
Elevation: 7,690 ft
Penasco, NM
