Carson National Forest (NM) Campgrounds

    New Mexico's Carson National Forest is home to the state's highest peaks, including 13,168-foot Wheeler Peak. The jagged peaks collect snow in the winter and send the runoff into dozens of creeks and rivers. Lining these streams are 16 of the state's most beautiful campgrounds.

Campground name ResSgl/Dbl Open dates Notes
Santa Barbara No $15/$30 May 21-Sept. 26 Camino Real RD near Penasco
Agua Piedra Yes $15 May 21-Sept. 6 No water; system under repair
Comales No $10 May 21-Sept. 6 Trash service, but no water
Duran Canyon No $10 May 21-Sept. 6 Water available in La Junta Canyon
Upper La Junta No $10 May 21-Sept. 6 ATVs OK, water in La Junta Canyon
La Junta Canyon No $5/veh May 21-Sept. 6 Roadside camping. ATVs OK.
Las Petacas No $5/veh May 22-Sept. 6 Taos Canyon
Capulin No $5/veh May 22-Sept. 6 Taos Canyon
Columbine No $15 May 15-Sept. 13 Just east of Questa along the Red River
Fawn Lakes No $15 May 15-Oct. 4 Red River, stocked fishing ponds
Elephant Rock No $15 May 15-Sept. 7 Just west of Red River, NM
Goat Hill No $5 May 15-Oct. 31 Roadside camping just east of Questa
La Bobita Overflow Yes $5/veh As needed Call (505) 231-7512 for information
Hopewell Lake Yes $12 May 28-Sept. 7 Day-use: $5/day or $30/season
Cimarron No $15 May 28-Oct. 31 Valle Vidal; water system under repair
McCrystal No $10 May 28-Oct. 31 Valle Vidal; stock water available

• Agua Piedra's group site and some group and single sites at Hopewell are available for reservation on the National Reservation System.

• These sites are managed by the Camino Real, Questa and Tres Ritos ranger district of the Carson National Forest and operated under a special-use permit by Scenic Canyons Recreational Services.



Map                 Questa                 Hopewell                  Valle Vidal                  Camino Real