across from El Fuerte train station | Informal Campsite

March 8th, 2024 by Family Everywhere

We stayed 6 days, including 4 days at the copper canyon. Apparently the daughter took over. Marguerita. She is a wonderful person. We were charged 100 peso a night.

April 30th, 2023 by bernhard-reisen

this is a very good place withe super nice owners! we stay 4 days an 2 we are on the cooper cañon!! wery recomendable! Hot shower, toilet, good WiFi, Water and a good place also for Big rigs!! Margarita and her family ar very friendly!! thanks very much:-))

March 12th, 2022 by berenice.rosas11

Frente a la Plaza principal. Muy tranquilo y seguro. Pasamos aquí 2 noches. La gente super amable. Restaurante El Vaquero y otros lugares donde comer rico

March 10th, 2020 by Jose Flores

This is not an "official" campground. Someones back yard that is not totally level. Extremely convenient for taking the train to Copper Canyon. Paid 100 pesos per night. We left our 32 foot motorhome and tow car there for 10 days while we took the train to Creel and Copper Canyon. It was very secure. When we got back, the gate to the parking area was chained and padlocked. We did not use the bathroom or shower, but they were very clean. Water is available from a hose and although we didn't use it, electricity was offered. They are supper nice and accomodating, my wife says they are adorable and generous. They even gave us a small decanter of Holy Water to protect us on our journey. A rig larger than ours may have difficulty. there is a tight left turn and trees going in.

April 3rd, 2019 by yukonjack1898

Camped here for 3 nights and parked our camper for 7 days while we discovered Creel&Divisadero/ Copper Canyon; perfect location to park your rig in a fenced property; we paid 1000Pesos for 10 days to the very friendly and helpful owners; you can use their outside restrooms with flush toilet and hot showers- very simple but great to have this opportunity! We felt very safe and welcome!

March 7th, 2019 by soyelotro1

Un estacionamiento en una casa privada. Enfrente de la estación. 100 pesos día. Amabilidad total de la madre / hija. María / Margarita.

February 26th, 2019 by vandendurpelrudi

a good place safe to park your vehicle. no need for taxi just cross street to take Chepe train. they have toilet and somekind of shower.

January 13th, 2019 by casarodante

Just a parking lot behind a little shop. I think 500 Pesos for 3 days is too much.

December 20th, 2018 by robenjose5054

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We parked our campervan here for a couple of days when taking the Chepe train to Creel in the Copper Canyon.The family was most helpful and we really had a safe feeling, leaving our van here. We paid 100 pesos per night. We did not need a hookup. When getting back around 6 PM the older woman gave us a hug and we got some bananas and apples. Real hospitality against a rock-bottom price.

September 24th, 2018 by HahnSolo

Nice family, speaks clear Spanish (good for those learning and practicing). I'm on moto and they encouraged me to bring it into their actual back yard, not just their back lot, so doubly safe from the road.

They have a shower!!! As of this moment the on-demand hot water is broken, but it's 38C outside so the 'cold' water isn't cold and quite comfortable on this hot day.

September 17th, 2018 by wandererswithoutborders.com

As described, a lovely family who rents out their backyard to people visiting the copper canyon. Left the van there for 5 nights - no problems.

January 29th, 2018 by Einmalrundum

Elderly, lovely couple with their daughter and son who provide safe parking lot while doing the train trip to Creel.
We paid 100 Pesos / night. Make sure you negotiate if electricity is included or not! Don’t park under the big tree (yeah, shade is a nice thing) but when we git back our roof was COMPLETELY covered with bird poo which was almost impossible to get ride off again!

May 23rd, 2017 by hinter-dem.horizont.net

Esperanza (85) and Benjamín (90 years old) are really nice. They also run a tiny little abarrotes where you get ice cold beers and sodas. The courtyard is large enough for pretty good privacy. Stayed there 2 nights and parked another 5.

April 9th, 2017 by nomadfootprints.com

Secure parking for your vehicle. You can camp overnight in your vehicle. There is water and very simple bathroom. 100 peso's per night. Very nice people.

December 12th, 2016 by viva-panamericana

The owners are so friendly! It was a pleasure to be guest there. Simple but safe parking lot behind the house. We payed 300 Pesos for 4 nights, 2 nights camping and 2 nights storage while we took the el chepe.

September 29th, 2016 by sopolmobile.com

We stayed 4 nights for 200m$ in total. For 2 nights we left the van to go to Creel and Divisadero. Very nice people owning that parking lot. On the evening, we heard music from the few houses around and that creates a nice ambiance.

February 22nd, 2016 by jauntlet.com

M$100 per night to either camp or leave your vehicle while taking El Chepe (so we paid M$400 for four nights mixture of camping and vehicle storage). Boasts security. Very friendly owners. Allowed us to use their toilet which flushing with a bucket of water. Directly opposite the train station so perfect for an early morning train.

November 24th, 2015 by Calderescapes

This is a house across the street from. the El Chepe train station in El Fuerte. It is owned by an elderly couple and they have a fenced in large back area where you can park/camp and leave your vehicle overnight while you take the train through Copper Canyon. we were charged 400 pesos for four nights, two of which we hooked up to power. there was a hose there too so I expect you could get water if needed. no Wi-Fi