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    James Canyon Campground

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    Lincoln National Forest
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    2 reviews
    5 sites · RV, Tent

    When you see the forest greens and topaz skies at James Canyon Campground, you’ll be wondering if this James they named it after was some sort of king.

    Because it’s only located at 6,800 feet, this campground sees snowfall come a bit later in the season and remains usable for longer than most sites in the Sacramento Mountain area. There is one group ramada available.
    What this place offers
    Campfire allowed
    Pets allowed
    No showers
    Toilets
    No potable water
    Picnic tables
    No sewage hookups
    No electric hookups
    5 sitesRV, Tent

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    Mavisha R.
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    The Lincoln National Forest has no signage when driving in from the Carlsbad side into the park. That being said we found this area as google maps kind of screwed us and we were the only ones camping that night making it extra special. Great clear skies will enable you to catch the Milky Way at night. That being said it is quite challenging to stake the tent as there is a gravel bed underneath so during rain you may need to find other ways to hold tent down. Toilets are not well maintained during the summer so recommend bringing necessary items to sanitize the space.
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    Catherine H.
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    November 2017
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    LocationJames Canyon Campground, Lincoln National Forest, New Mexico, United States
    What this place offers
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