Camping next to the lake Arareco | Established Campground

April 23rd, 2024 by Thecanadiangringo

There was nobody at the gate when I entered, but very nice spot for camping with the moto near the lake.
Bring wool, it’s cold at night (4’C in April)

February 1st, 2024 by stahlroth.com

Entrance fee is now 50 Pesos p.P.
Nothing else changed.

January 24th, 2023 by lyndsay1986

Stayed here in January, it was super chill and there was no one around to collect payment. No vendors either. We got snowed on. I have a feeling that these touristy places don't operate consistently in the winter.

HOWEVER, the next morning we drove on down towards Guachochi and saw a TON of roads that led off toward the river and great campsites in the trees. We wish we had have stayed at one of those places. You may or may not be seen from the road in some of those spots, but it's chill out here. There's no one coming to get you, or to collect payment at any time of year.

Happy Adventuring!

April 6th, 2022 by Jared

Very quiet, and was pleasantly surprised at the cleanliness (there are lots of trash cans). Used lake camp as a base to visit Valle de monjes and Hongos. Entrance signed at $40mxn/vehicle. Stayed 2 nights.

July 24th, 2021 by jorge.rangel59

Excelente lugar para acampar. Sanitarios con agua te cobra 5 Mxpesos. La entrada al lago te cuesta 40 Mxpesos por persona. Puedes acampar los días que quieras. La gente del lugar muy amable.

June 18th, 2021 by flymikey1

Great location to connect with the locals who clean up this place (after Easter as last post)
treats for the kids or buy thier tourist tack and pay the entry. no fishing it's the locals supply store. ! good energy here

April 7th, 2021 by to_feel_connected

Spots are decent. There's a ton of litter, but we kinda just took it as an opportunity to put in some volunteer hours.

Last night we stayed close to these coordinates, but tonight we wanted to go farther up the lake with hopes of less litter and less people. We got less people, at least. And none of the stray dogs, which was a bummer for me! Nah, it's all good

We got the indigenous kids both times. They're super cute. We didn't buy anything, but we did give them pesos anyway. Not sure how that stacks up to child labor ethics... yo no se.

November 9th, 2020 by asobolife.com

Amazing place to spend the night. When we arrived at the lake, we drove up a path that leads around the right side of the lake and found a “camping” area with lots of BBQ pits. A couple nice flat spots overlooking the lake.

Nobody here to charge the entrance tickets, but we bought plenty from the local children selling arts and crafts.

Also it’s a good 2.5 hour hike around the lake. It’s bigger than it initially looks!

October 11th, 2020 by World Safari

Paid the 40p to enter but decided to continue on, through the park on a dirt road to Valley of Monks. Our truck is 3.6m tall & touched a few branches. But no problems. Lots of cholesterol rushed to sell us their wares. Tough because I couldn’t buy from them all.

January 7th, 2020 by Wilde Weite Welt

Camping area next to Laguna Arareko under pine trees. Entrance fee is 40 Peso p.P., no camping fee. Toilets are closed. Stray dogs around. Nobody but some indigenious there, quiet.

July 1st, 2019 by Tucks' Truck

A great place. By the lake is nice, but it looked like some kids were setting up to party, so we moved on down the forest trail for a peaceful spot. There's plenty of space and lovely areas to find your own down the trail towards Valle de los Monjes. 20 pesos pp to enter, no charge for camping overnight.

February 21st, 2019 by mrhvdm2010

Very quiet place at night. Entrance fee for the Arareko Region is now 40 pesos per person. Camping costs an extra 15 pesos, but they didn’t charged us for the camping. The tourist police passed by to check if everything is okay. We asked them information about the roads through the canyons. They were very friendly and helpful. 1 spoke very well English, his name is Andy.

April 14th, 2018 by panamme.com

Lots of space for camping. You can search yourself a spot, there are fire pits all over. You can rent a boat for 30MXN/30min or 60 for 1h. You can try to negotiate.

December 10th, 2017 by Gran Viaje

25$ entry fee per person, 15$ camping fee. Entry fee does not include Valle de Monje, that’s another 15$ per person (all in pesos :))
Toilet was closed, the pit toilet were in a very sorry state 😱

October 20th, 2017 by A&B on tour

as described. 25 pesos p.p. Beautiful place. Quit and safe. We walked to the the Iglesia San Ignatius. Nice hike of 45 min. Good place!!

October 15th, 2017 by forwardfcc

Tarifs written are: 25 pesos per adult and 15 pesos per child and 20 pesos for camping. But they make us paid only 2 adults, free for our daughter and camp. So we have paid a total of 50 pesos.They also give you a hand drown map with all trails to valley de Los monjes and Hongos, rukiraso waterfalls, cueva sebastian. Your entrance tickets give you free access for one day to all thoses points of interest !

June 21st, 2017 by Track World Travel

Thanks for finding this great spot guys! On the hill at your right, behind the boatshack you will find pittoilets. They are always open. Some indian children tried to sell some jewellery. Buying something (already from 10 pesos) make them happy. The well behaving children learned also to use the frase: "Tango hambre" / I'm hungry. We didn't feed them, but send them home to their parents for food. No worries, they also understand the word: "no". We stayed for 2 days.

June 18th, 2017 by gaznjoan.com

Perfect . Everything as described.

May 10th, 2017 by lettinglifehappen.com

A beautiful small lake with many camping spots among the pine trees and large boulders. Lots of space for tents and vehicles. Quiet at night.

January 27th, 2017 by Break-A-Way

Nice place with a lot of space. We stay 1 night. 25M$ is entry fee per person.

October 8th, 2016 by Terradrifting

Nice camp grounds. Plenty of space for large vehicles. They have boats and canoes for rent on the lake, and Cabins for rent owned by the local Raramuri People. (office for the cabins is in Creel).
We're here off season and no one has asked for money.

April 27th, 2016 by Traveller_without_goal

Drive 15 mins from Creel to the lake. There is an entrance to the left open at night. In the morning, a kind senor will ask you for 20 pesos. The lake is amazing in the morning. Quiet and safe. Toilets are closed overnight

January 20th, 2016 by jimmccormick

Lovely spot. Temps went to -1c and we had snow! Fun but be aware ...