Cowles
Cowles is a national forest campground in New Mexico.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- New Mexico
- Coordinates
- 35.81230, -105.66336
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Website
- www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/santafe/recarea/?recid=75860
About Cowles
Cowles Campground sits at thebase of the Winsor Canyon where it meets the Pecos Canyon and is in walking distance of Cowles Ponds, Winsor Creek, Pecos River, and Winsor Ridge Trailhead. Uses: tent camping, picnicking, fishing, and hiking. Facilities:1 vault toilet,9 camping units withtables, fire rings,and grills, 2 covered three-sided shelters with fire places, andtrash bins. No potable water, utility hook-ups, dumpstations or showers. Special Instructions: Users are encouraged to recycle and pack out trash. Please visit the Leave No Trace website for more information about frontcountry and backcountry outdoor ethics at www.lnt.org.
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Juniper Campground Dump Station · 35 mi
- Water fill
- Santa Fe Public Library · 18 mi
- Propane
- AmeriGas · 19 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 67 designated routes (104 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowles Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Winsor Creek Campground | Private campground | 0.9 mi | — | — |
| Panchuela | National forest campground | 1.2 mi | — | No hookups |
| Panchuela Campground | Private campground | 1.2 mi | $5 | — |
| Jacks Creek Horse Camp | Private campground | 1.6 mi | — | — |
| Jacks Creek | National forest horse camp | 1.6 mi | — | — |
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Sources. USFS and BLM recreation sites. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.