Recently refurbished roadside campground sits near historic Red River mining
area and downhill ski resort. Can be very crowded during summer weekends. As
an alternative, try BLM's Wild Rivers Recreation Area north of Questa.

<p>Recently refurbished roadside campground sits near historic Red River mining area and downhill ski resort. Can be very crowded during summer weekends. As an alternative, try BLM's Wild Rivers Recreation Area north of Questa.</p>

Bird's eye view of the campground

Junebug Campground

## Overview

Elephant Rock Campground has excellent fishing access to the well-stocked Red
River, nearby Eagle Rock Lake and hiking into the surrounding high country.
This campground is close to the highway with plenty of large pine trees. The
campground rests at 8,400 feet above sea level.

## Recreation

The nearest hiking trail, Fawn Lakes Trail, is located .3 miles east of
Elephant Rock Campground, near Fawn Lakes Campground. This trail meets
accessibility guidelines. Elephant Rock offers convenient access to State Rt.
38 and is well situated for day trips on the Enchanted Circle and to the town
of Red River. The Red River is across the road from the campground but is not
accessible.

## Facilities

This campground offers 20 single sites, potable water, and vault toilets. Each
site has a fire ring, picnic table, and tent pad.

## Natural Features

Elephant Rock Campground is a single loop that meanders up a hillside with
several sites featuring stone terracing. The campsites are tucked in among a
mixture of ponderosa pine, aspen, fir and spruce. The Red River flows near
this campground.

## Contact Info

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

## Nearby Attractions

Visitors to the area can explore the town of Red River, Questa, and the
Enchanted Circle.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Elephant Rock Campground has excellent fishing access to the well-stocked Red River, nearby Eagle Rock Lake and hiking into the surrounding high country. This campground is close to the highway with plenty of large pine trees. The campground rests at 8,400 feet above sea level.<h2>Recreation</h2>
The nearest hiking trail, Fawn Lakes Trail, is located .3 miles east of Elephant Rock Campground, near Fawn Lakes Campground.  This trail meets accessibility guidelines.  Elephant Rock offers convenient access to State Rt. 38 and is well situated for day trips on the Enchanted Circle and to the town of Red River.  The Red River is across the road from the campground but is not accessible.<h2>Facilities</h2>
This campground offers 20 single sites, potable water, and vault toilets. Each site has a fire ring, picnic table, and tent pad.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Elephant Rock Campground is a single loop that meanders up a hillside with several sites featuring stone terracing.  The campsites are tucked in among a mixture of ponderosa pine, aspen, fir and spruce. The Red River flows near this campground.
<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (928) 537-8888.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Visitors to the area can explore the town of Red River, Questa, and the Enchanted Circle.

Elephant Rock Campground

Site 2

Site 5

Campground bathrooms.

Self pay station.

## Overview

Fawn Lakes Campground is located in Carson National Forest, one of a few
campgrounds located along the scenic canyons of Red River. Visitors enjoy
fishing and exploring nearby hiking trails.

## Recreation

Located between Questa and Red River, many activities such as hiking and
fishing are available to visitors either at the campground or a short drive
away. There is fishing access for Red River and to the nearby small lakes.
Columbine Trailhead is within 4 miles and starts at Columbine Campground.

## Facilities

The campground contains 18 family overnight sites, of which three are tent-
only sites. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Firewood is
available for purchase from the host.

## Natural Features

The Red River runs adjacent to the campground. The surrounding mountains
comprise a beautiful forest of ponderosa pine that blankets the campground and
offers partial shade.

## Contact Info

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

## Nearby Attractions

The City of Red River is about 3 miles away, with groceries, gas, showers,
laundry facilities and a café. An RV dump station is within 1 mile of the
campground.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Fawn Lakes Campground is located in Carson National Forest, one of a few campgrounds located along the scenic canyons of Red River. Visitors enjoy fishing and exploring nearby hiking trails.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Located between Questa and Red River, many activities such as hiking and fishing are available to visitors either at the campground or a short drive away. There is fishing access for Red River and to the nearby small lakes. Columbine Trailhead is within 4 miles and starts at Columbine Campground.<h2>Facilities</h2>
The campground contains 18 family overnight sites, of which three are tent-only sites. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Firewood is available for purchase from the host. <h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>The Red River runs adjacent to the campground. The surrounding mountains comprise a beautiful forest of ponderosa pine that blankets the campground and offers partial shade.</p>
<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (928) 537-8888.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The City of Red River is about 3 miles away, with groceries, gas, showers, laundry facilities and a café. An RV dump station is within 1 mile of the campground.

Fawn lakes Campground

Parking area and trail head.

Site 14

Fawn Lakes Campground

On-site vault toilets.

On-site water.

La Bobita Campground

Surrounded by high peaks, this small campground of four semi-dispersed
campsites at 9,500 feet overlooks the 15-acre Cabresto Lake from a level ridge
at the head of a 4 mile trail to Heart Lake. One of the few places in New
Mexico for catching brook trout.

<p>Surrounded by high peaks, this small campground of&nbsp;four semi-dispersed campsites at 9,500 feet overlooks the 15-acre Cabresto Lake from a level ridge at the head of a 4 mile trail to Heart Lake. One of the few places in New Mexico for catching brook trout.</p>

Cabresto Lake Campground

## 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.

<h2>Overview</h2>
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.<h2>Recreation</h2>
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. <h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>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.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
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.

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Be sure to explore Red River, Questa,  and the Enchanted Circle while in the area. 
<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (928) 537-8888.

Columbine Campground

Vault toilets.

Vault toilet.

Trail head.

Site 26.

Columbine Campground (Nm)

Small roadside camping area (3 sites) provides access to Red River fishing and
hiking

<p>Small roadside camping area (3 sites) provides access to Red River fishing and hiking</p>

* Campsite (includes parking for one vehicle) $12/night
  * Campsite for Senior or Access pass holders $6/night
  * Extra vehicle $6/night
  * Rent the campground (11 single sites, extra vehicle fees apply) $60
  * Day use parking $6/day

Goat Hill Campground

Twining Campground in the fall. USDA Forest Service photo by Zach Behrens.

Tucked in an aspen grove just aside Taos Ski Valley's lower parking lot, this
four-site campground for tents makes for quick access to the Bull of the Woods
Trailhead right across Twining Road. The campground is unique for its
location: You trade solitude for walkable access to the resort village.
Nonetheless, many find the spot just perfect for their needs, whether it's
acclimating at 9,500 feet or enjoying the best of a ski village while camping
under the stars.

**Nearby Recreation**

  * **Trails** : The Wheeler Peak Trail starts at the Bull of the Woods Trailhead, just a couple hundred feet away. The trail leads to the eponymous peak, first connecting to the Long Canyon and Gold Hill trails in the Columbine-Hondo Wilderness in its first few miles. Closer to the peak, it connects to Lost Lake Trail, providing access to the other side of the ridge. Other nearby trails include the Williams Lake Trail, its trailhead about two road miles through the community of Taos Ski Valley, and the four popular canyon trails back down the mountain along Highway 150: Gavilan, Italianos, Manzanita Canyon and Yerba Canyon.
  * **Fishing** : The campground is located along the Rio Hondo, a popular river for fishing. Stream access is available upstream along the Wheeler Peak Trail or downstream along Highway 150 (please be cognizant of private property in some areas).
  * **Fall Color** : Taos Ski Valley is an excellent leaf peeping area due to numerous aspen groves found throughout the valley, on trails and along the Rio Hondo. Peak color usually to occurs between late September and early October.

<figure style="margin: 10px 0 0 0; text-align: center;"><img alt="Blue tent below towering trees and yellow leaves." src="https://fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd1064010.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><figcaption style="font-style: italic; font-size: 12px; text-align: center;">Twining Campground in the fall. USDA Forest Service photo by Zach Behrens.</figcaption></figure><p>Tucked in an aspen grove just aside Taos Ski Valley&rsquo;s lower parking lot, this four-site campground for tents makes for quick access to the Bull of the Woods Trailhead right across Twining Road. The campground is unique for its location: You trade solitude for walkable access to the resort village. Nonetheless, many find the spot just perfect for their needs, whether it&rsquo;s acclimating at 9,500 feet or enjoying the best of a ski village while camping under the stars.</p><p><strong>Nearby Recreation</strong></p><ul><li><b>Trails</b>: The <a href="/recarea/carson/recreation/recarea/?recid=44404&amp;actid=104">Wheeler Peak Trail</a>&nbsp;starts at the Bull of the Woods Trailhead, just a couple hundred feet away. The trail leads to the eponymous peak, first connecting to the <a href="/recarea/carson/recreation/recarea/?recid=44388&amp;actid=91">Long Canyon</a> and <a href="/recarea/carson/recreation/hiking/recarea/?recid=44414&amp;actid=50">Gold Hill</a> trails in the Columbine-Hondo Wilderness in its first few miles. Closer to the peak, it connects to <a href="/recarea/carson/recreation/recarea/?recid=44406&amp;actid=91">Lost Lake Trail</a>, providing access to the other side of the ridge. Other nearby trails include the <a href="/recarea/carson/recarea/?recid=44350">Williams Lake Trail</a>, its trailhead about two road miles through the community of Taos Ski Valley, and the four popular canyon trails back down the mountain along Highway 150: <a href="/recarea/carson/recreation/hiking/recarea/?recid=44360&amp;actid=50">Gavilan</a>, <a href="/recarea/carson/recarea/?recid=44368">Italianos</a>, <a href="/recarea/carson/recreation/recarea/?recid=44202&amp;actid=104">Manzanita Canyon</a> and <a href="v/recarea/carson/recreation/recarea/?recid=44386&amp;actid=104">Yerba Canyon</a>.</li><li><strong>Fishing</strong>: The campground is located along the Rio Hondo, a popular river for fishing. Stream access is available upstream along the Wheeler Peak Trail&nbsp;or downstream along Highway 150 (please be cognizant of private property in some areas).</li><li><strong>Fall Color</strong>: Taos Ski Valley is an excellent leaf peeping area due to numerous aspen groves found throughout the valley, on trails and along the Rio Hondo. Peak color usually to occurs between late September and early October.</li></ul>

Twining Campground

Cuchilla Campground. USDA Forest Service Photo.

Open May to September 7,800 ft. elevation. 3 campsites for trailers (RV's
under 22') Tables, toilets. Water available from stream; not recommended for
drinking. Camping/picnicking Fishing access for Rio Hondo Hiking Trails -
Trailheads for Columbine Hondo Wilderness Study Area are several miles north
east on Highway 230.

<figure style="margin: 10px 0 0 0; text-align: center;"><img alt="A yellow tent beside a stone fire pit" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/FSEPRD1138449.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><figcaption style="font-style: italic; font-size: 12px; text-align: center;">Cuchilla Campground. USDA Forest Service Photo.</figcaption></figure><p>Open May to September 7,800 ft. elevation. 3 campsites for trailers (RV&#39;s under 22&#39;) Tables, toilets. Water available from stream; not recommended for drinking. Camping/picnicking Fishing access for Rio Hondo Hiking Trails - Trailheads for Columbine Hondo Wilderness Study Area are several miles north east on Highway 230.</p>

Cuchilla Campground

Cuchillo Del Medio Campground. USDA Forest Service Photo.

One of three small sites on paved road to Taos Ski Valley provides access to
Rio Hondo fishing and hiking in Columbine-Hondo Wilderness Study Area and
Wheeler Peak Wilderness

<figure style="margin: 10px 0 0 0; text-align: center;"><img alt="a picnic table nestled in the trees" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd1138448.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><figcaption style="font-style: italic; font-size: 12px; text-align: center;">Cuchillo Del Medio Campground. USDA Forest Service Photo.</figcaption></figure><p>One of three small sites on paved road to Taos Ski Valley provides access to Rio Hondo fishing and hiking in Columbine-Hondo Wilderness Study Area and Wheeler Peak Wilderness</p>

Cuchillo Del Medio Campground

Lower Hondo Campground. USDA Forest Service Photo.

One of the four small campgrounds on Highway 150 en route to Taos Ski Valley.
The campground provides immediate access to fishing on the Rio Hondo and is
near hiking trails in the Columbine-Hondo and Wheeler Peak wilderness areas.

<figure style="margin: 10px 0 0 0; text-align: center;"><img alt="a white RV parked in the trees" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/FSEPRD1138452.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><figcaption style="font-style: italic; font-size: 12px; text-align: center;">Lower Hondo Campground. USDA Forest Service Photo.</figcaption></figure><p>One of the four small campgrounds on Highway 150 en route to Taos Ski Valley. The campground&nbsp;provides immediate access to fishing on the Rio Hondo and is near hiking trails in the Columbine-Hondo and Wheeler Peak wilderness areas.</p>

Lower Hondo Campground

## Overview

Cimarron Campground is located in the scenic Valle Vidal within Carson
National Forest in northern New Mexico, at an elevation of 9,300 feet. The
sites are tucked among spruce, aspen and fir trees, and the camp offers an
open range feel.  
  
Visitors have opportunities to enjoy a variety of recreational activities in a
picturesque setting. Viewing wildlife and simply relaxing in the mountain air
are popular activities.

## Recreation

Anglers can fish for Rio Grande cutthroat trout in Comanche Creek and the Rio
Pueblo. Nearby Shuree Ponds offers excellent fishing. The smaller pond is a
fishing hole for kids 12 and under. The main pond is stocked with rainbow
trout and is also popular for float tubing.  
  
The area around the campground is open to horseback riding, and there are few
maintained trails. Elk and deer hunting is excellent.

## Facilities

The campground contains 36 overnight campsites, which includes eleven horse
sites and one double site. Vault toilets are provided.  
Sites are equipped with picnic tables and campfire rings with grills. Horse
corrals and water troughs are available in the campground. A host is on-site.

## Natural Features

Some of the finest mountain scenery in the Southwest is found in the 1.5
million acres within the Carson National Forest. Elevations range from 6,000
feet to 13,161 feet at Wheeler Peak, the highest in New Mexico.  
  
Big game animals roam the Carson, including mule deer, elk, antelope, black
bear, mountain lion and bighorn sheep. Many species of smaller animals and
songbirds can also been found in the forest.  
  
Cimarron Campground is located within the beautiful Valle Vidal, a Spanish
term meaning "Valley of Life," of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Shuree
Ponds, Comanche Creek and the Rio Pueblo are all near the campground, offering
excellent fishing.

## Contact Info

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

<h2>Overview</h2>
Cimarron Campground is located in the scenic Valle Vidal within Carson National Forest in northern New Mexico, at an elevation of 9,300 feet. The sites are tucked among spruce, aspen and fir trees, and the camp offers an open range feel.<br/><br/> 

Visitors have opportunities to enjoy a variety of recreational activities in a picturesque setting. Viewing wildlife and simply relaxing in the mountain air are popular activities.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Anglers can fish for Rio Grande cutthroat trout in Comanche Creek and the Rio Pueblo. Nearby Shuree Ponds offers excellent fishing. The smaller pond is a fishing hole for kids 12 and under. The main pond is stocked with rainbow trout and is also popular for float tubing.<br/><br/>  

The area around the campground is open to horseback riding, and there are few maintained trails. Elk and deer hunting is excellent. <h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>The campground contains 36 overnight campsites, which includes eleven horse sites and one double site. Vault toilets are provided.  <br>Sites are equipped with picnic tables and campfire rings with grills. Horse corrals and water troughs are available in the campground. A host is on-site.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Some of the finest mountain scenery in the Southwest is found in the 1.5 million acres within the Carson National Forest. Elevations range from 6,000 feet to 13,161 feet at Wheeler Peak, the highest in New Mexico.<br/><br/>

Big game animals roam the Carson, including mule deer, elk, antelope, black bear, mountain lion and bighorn sheep. Many species of smaller animals and songbirds can also been found in the forest.<br/><br/> 

Cimarron Campground is located within the beautiful Valle Vidal, a Spanish term meaning "Valley of Life," of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Shuree Ponds, Comanche Creek and the Rio Pueblo are all near the campground, offering excellent fishing. 
<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (928) 537-8888.

Fishing near Cimarron Campground

CIMARRON Campground Standard Site

CIMARRON Campground Site Entrance

CIMARRON Campground Standard Site 15

Cimarron Campground with Mountainous Views

CIMARRON Campground Information Kiosk

CIMARRON Campground Shuree Ponds Trail

CIMARRON Campground Restroom

CIMARRON Campground Trash Collection

CIMARRON Campground Water Spout

Horse Stall at Cimarron Campground

Cimarron Campground

Camping - five sites and picnicking.  Fishing -1 mile down on the Rio Grande
River and Red River. Hiking - Trailhead for Rio Grande wild and Scenic River,
Trail #102.

<p>Camping - five&nbsp;sites and picnicking. &nbsp;Fishing -1 mile down on the Rio Grande River and Red River. Hiking - Trailhead for Rio Grande wild and Scenic River, Trail #102.</p>

Cebolla Mesa

These 55 sites in Valle Vidal elk/bear country are a great hunting, hiking,
fishing destination.

From the town of Cimarron, drive 5 miles northeast on Highway 64 to Cerrososo
Canyon. Follow this canyon approximately 21 miles to the Valle Vidal Unit
Boundary. The route is marked by signs. From the boundary, travel 7 miles on
Forest Service Road 1950. These graveled roads are not maintained during the
rainy season and may be passable only with a four wheel drive vehicle.

<p>These 55 sites in Valle Vidal elk/bear country are a great hunting, hiking, fishing destination.</p><p>From the town of Cimarron, drive 5 miles northeast on Highway 64 to Cerrososo Canyon. Follow this canyon approximately 21 miles to the Valle Vidal Unit Boundary. The route is marked by signs. From the boundary, travel 7 miles on Forest Service Road 1950. These graveled roads are not maintained during the rainy season and may be passable only with a four wheel drive vehicle.</p>