Juniper Basin

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National Park Service

Campground · National Park Service Fees: General Camping Fee: $8.00; Senior Pass Holder Camping Fee: $4.00; Access Pass Holder Camping Fee: $4.00 - 6,000 elevation - 3 campsites (6 people max per site) *This campground is hike in only! This campground is a tough day hike up the Tanque Verde Ridge over 6.9 miles and 3000 feet of elevation gain. Exceptional views can be seen throughout the hike, and habitats change quickly from desert scrub to oak savanna and pine / juniper woodlands. Water here is very seasonal, and it is often dry during the summer, spring and fall. When there is water, sources can be found west of site 1. Source: National Park Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: NPS