Columbine Campground (Nm)

Overview

Columbine Campground is located between Questa and Red River, New Mexico. The Red River flows past the campground and a trailhead leads into the Columbine-Hondo Wilderness area. Columbine Campground sits at 7,900 feet in elevation.

Recreation

The Columbine Twining hiking trail can be found at the south end of the campground and gives access to 14 miles of hiking trails, and leads into the Columbin-Hondo Wilderness area. The Red River runs near the campground and can be accessed near the first loop.

Facilities

This campground offers 26 single sites, potable water, and vault toilets. Each site is has a fire ring, picnic table, and tent pad. Please note that no water can be filled directly into a trailer, rv, or motorhome anywhere in this campground - the potable water is only for filling containers you bring back to your site.

Natural Features

The campground is composed of two loops. One small loop at the campground entrance, has all open sites and views of the towering mountains. The other is a long loop up the canyon along the fast-flowing Columbine Creek. The campsites in this loop are tucked in among pine, spruce and some aspen providing ample shade and good privacy between campsites.

Nearby Attractions

Be sure to explore Red River, Questa, and the Enchanted Circle while in the area.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (928) 537-8888.

Camp site features

Across 27 camp sites:

  • Picnic table: all 27 sites
  • Pets allowed: all 27 sites
  • ADA accessible: 2 of 27 sites
  • Longest rig: 70 ft
  • Largest party: 8 people

Directions

Five miles east of Questa, New Mexico via NM highway 38.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

130 reviews
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Robert M
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Reviewed 7 days ago
On site hosts are very friendly and maintain the area very well.
Dianne A
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Reviewed 8 days ago
Nice campground. The sites were nicely spaced. The host couple was friendly and helpful. I loved the creek.
Michael T
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Reviewed 8 days ago
Great sites, good separation, clean toilets, hosts friendly and helpful.
Leslie S
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Reviewed 19 days ago
We were at Loop A, Site 1 the first few nights. Beautiful mountain views all around us. This site was across from the vault toilets and was the smaller of the two loops. There was not much shade at this location, however, if you needed open space to run StarLink, it would be perfect. The camp hosts were awesome, also in this Loop. Later in the week, we moved to Loop B, Site 14. closer to the creek, more shade, and again close to the vault toilet. Even though there were no full hookups, we loved the campground and plan to come back in the future. We drove into Red River one day and to the Idlewild community near Angel Fire. The weather was cool in the early mornings and 80's in the afternoons.
Alex M
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Reviewed 23 days ago
Beautiful campground and the camp hosts were friendly, welcoming and helpful. Perfect spot to camp between Questa and Red River.
Sonya D
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Reviewed a month ago
Lovely campground. Roger and Gwen, camp hosts, do an excellent job in every way. Very professional and welcoming. The campgrounds are very well maintained and seem to get better each year.
Availability

See the Camp Sites section below to find detailed booking availability.

Popularity: Quiet

Busiest in August, when about 33% of guest capacity is reserved. Based on 11 years of reservations.

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