USDA Forest Service · New Mexico
Cabresto Lake Campground
USDA Forest Service · New Mexico, United States
- Drinking water
- No
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 9,183 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- AT&T weak · T-Mobile none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- CABRESTO LAKE ROAD (NFSR 134A) · native material · high clearance vehicles
- Nearest town
- Cabresto Lake is approximately 7 miles northeast of the town of Questa, NM.
Season dates aren't confirmed for this campground yet - opening and closing dates haven't been verified. Check the operator's page or call ahead before you plan a trip.
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About
US Forest Service campground. Surrounded by high peaks, this small campground of 3 sites at 9500 feet overlooks the 15-acre Cabresto Lake from a level ridge at the head of a 4 mile trail to Heart Lake. One of the few places in NM for catching brook trout. Pack out what you pack in. Not reservable through Recreation.gov, so plan on first-come, first-served; check with the ranger district for current conditions and fees.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33° | 15° | -8° | 49° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 35° | 17° | -7° | 52° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 42° | 23° | 10° | 67° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 51° | 30° | 11° | 65° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 62° | 40° | 28° | 73° | 5 of 11 |
| June | 74° | 51° | 38° | 83° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 77° | 53° | 47° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 74° | 52° | 44° | 81° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 69° | 48° | 28° | 80° | 1 of 11 |
| October | 59° | 37° | 17° | 70° | 7 of 10 |
| November | 48° | 28° | -6° | 61° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 37° | 19° | 0° | 50° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Trails nearby
- Las Vistas de Questa Trailhead · 6.0 mi as the crow flies · Drive there
- Sheep Crossing Trailhead · 9.6 mi as the crow flies · Drive there
- Guadalupe Mountain Trailhead · 9.6 mi as the crow flies · Drive there
- Pescado Trailhead · 9.7 mi as the crow flies · Drive there
All 120 trails in Carson National Forest · All 17 trails in BLM lands in New Mexico
Trailheads the Park Service and the Forest Service map, within 10 miles as the crow flies; each trail's page has its length, climbing and the Service's description.
Nearby campgrounds
- La Bobita Campground · USDA Forest Service · 3 mi
- Elephant Rock Campground · USDA Forest Service · 4 mi · 21 sites
- Fawn Lakes Campground · USDA Forest Service · 4 mi · 19 sites
- Junebug Campground · USDA Forest Service · 4 mi
- Columbine Campground (Nm) · USDA Forest Service · 5 mi · 27 sites
All public campgrounds in New Mexico · Every state and province · Facts read from the operator 2026-06-14. Confirm fees, rules and current status with the operator before you go.