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Peñasco, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Taos County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
613 Population 502/sq mi density
$38,750 Median Income $28,163 per capita
$219,600 Home Value $407,102 Zillow
$900 Median Rent 27.1% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
941 Violent Crime/100K 10,650 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$38,750 median income, 3.5% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$219,600 home value, $900/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
941 violent crimes/100K (148% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Campgrounds in Peñasco (13)

AMOLE CANYON GROUP SHELTER
STANDARD
1 sites 4.8/5 (4 reviews) $100/night Reservable
Wildlife Viewing, Visitor Center, Camping, Historic & Cultural Site, Climbing, Biking
The Amole Group Shelter is located immediately adjacent to the popular wooded Amole Canyon Day Use Area at 8,400 feet in elevation. The group shelter...
JACKS CREEK GROUP AREA
STANDARD
2 sites 4.8/5 (4 reviews) $100/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer
Picnicking, Camping, Hiking, Scenic Drive, Wilderness, Fishing, Wildlife Viewing
Jack's Creek Group Area is a picturesque, high-elevation campground situated just 50 miles from Santa Fe. Set at an altitude of approximately 8,0...
Aldo Leopold House
STANDARD
1 sites 4.6/5 (5 reviews) $175/night Reservable
Wildlife Viewing, Visitor Center, Camping, Climbing, Biking, Hiking
On February 2, 1912, Aldo Leopold (1887–1948) wrote to his fiancée, Estella Bergère, in Santa Fe that the Forest Service had appropriated $650 to buil...
Agua Piedra Campground
STANDARD
46 sites 4.4/5 (100 reviews) $30–$150/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer
Fishing, Camping, Hiking, Wildlife Viewing, Biking
Agua Piedra, located in the Carson National Forest, is nestled near the Rio Pueblo and Agua Piedra Creek. The campground contains many shaded areas to...
Panchuela
STANDARD
6 sites 4.4/5 (16 reviews) $5/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent
Camping, Fishing, Water Access, Wildlife Viewing, Hiking
Panchuela Campground is nestled at the edge of the Pecos Wilderness, with Panchuela Creek flowing gracefully along its eastern side. Situated at over ...
SANTA BARBARA CAMPGROUND
STANDARD
21 sites 4.3/5 (75 reviews) $30–$80/night Reservable
Equipment: RV
Wildlife Viewing, Horseback Riding, Hiking, Camping, Fishing
Santa Barbara Campground is situated nicely on the edge of the Pecos Wilderness area and next to Rio Santa Barbara, a beautiful and healthy trout stre...
Black Canyon Campground (Santa Fe National Forest, NM)
STANDARD
36 sites 4.2/5 (234 reviews) $20/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer
HIKING, CAMPING, BIKING
At 8475 feet in elevation, Black Canyon Campground is in a great location to experience some of the finest mountain scenery the Southwest has to offer...
HOLY GHOST GROUP AREA
STANDARD
1 sites 4.0/5 (1 reviews) $100/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer
Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Backpacking
Holy Ghost Campground is tucked away in the Santa Fe National Forest, on the cusp of the breathtaking Pecos Wilderness in Holy Ghost Canyon. This grou...
FIELD TRACT CAMPGROUND
STANDARD
15 sites 3.8/5 (47 reviews) $0/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer
HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, CLIMBING
Please note that Field Tract Campground is currently closed until further notice due to necessary repairs on the shelters. We appreciate your unders...
La Sombra Campground
Campground
0.0/5 $0/night
Popular Taos Canyon site near Capulin Campground and Shady Brook. No Drinking Water.  No Garbage Service.   Adjacent to Rio Fernando for Fishing.   ...
Las Petacas Campground
Campground
0.0/5 $0/night
Set in a beautiful canyon quite close to Taos, there is good access to Rio Fernando de Taos for fishing.
Rio Bravo Group Shelter
STANDARD
1 sites 0.0/5 $40/night Reservable
Accessible Swimming, Biking, Boating, Canoeing, Day Use Area, Guided Interpretive Walks, Historic & Cultural Site, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Paddle Boating, Photography, Ranger Station, Rock Climbing, Swimming, Water Access, Winery Tours, Wildlife Viewing, Whitewater Rafting, Water Sports, Water Activities, Visitor Center, Swimming Site, Rafting, Picnicking, Paddling, Non-Motorized Boating, Hiking, Cultural Activities, Climbing, Camping
Rio Bravo Group Shelter is located in the Orilla Verde Recreation Area of Rio Grande del Norte National Monument. The group shelter is located along t...
Taos Junction Group Shelter
STANDARD
1 sites 0.0/5 $40/night Reservable
Canoeing, Boating, Day Use Area, Guided Interpretive Walks, Kayaking, Paddle Boating, Photography, Star Gazing, Wildlife Viewing, Winery Tours, Whitewater Rafting, Swimming Site, Rafting, Paddling, Hiking, Climbing, Camping
Taos Junction group area is located in the Orilla Verde Recreation Area of Rio Grande del Norte National Monument. There is no long a shelter at this ...