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Here’s How to Go Camping in El Yunque

Updated October 20, 2025
Vanessa Ramos
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The author Vanessa Ramos, hiking in the middle of the forest in El Yunque

Camping in El Yunque is something that nature lovers can’t miss in Puerto Rico. Considered one of the top Puerto Rico attractions, this is the only tropical rainforest in the United States and it offers unique camping experiences filled with wildlife and lush greenery.  I’m a Puerto Rico local, and I’m here to tell you all about the best places to camp in and near El Yunque National Forest.

7 Best Places to Go Camping Near El Yunque 👉 Note to the Reader: As of Fall 2025, all official campsites in El Yunque (including Molindero, Old Nursery, El Pabellón, and Los Picachos) remain closed to general public. Although the closure has been described as temporary for repairs, the sites have actually been shut down since 2017. For now, visitors ca...

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Vanessa Ramos is a lifestyle writer from Puerto Rico with a goal of traveling the world. She started traveling back in 2018 and so far, she’s done international work exchange, backpacking, and solo traveling in three continents. When she's not writing, she’s hunting airplane tickets for her next trip.