U.S. Forest Service · Carson National Forest · NM

Columbine Campground (NM)

Columbine CampgroundPhoto · Carson National Forest
Not publishedStatus
ReservableAccess
27Sites
70 ftMax rig

The place

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. Keep reading

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.

The sites · 27

LoopSiteTypeMax rigElectricADA
A001standard nonelectric40 ftyes
A002standard nonelectric35 ft
A003standard nonelectric30 ft
A004standard nonelectric25 ft
A005standard nonelectric30 ft
A006standard nonelectric35 ft
A007standard nonelectric50 ft
A008standard nonelectric30 ftyes
A009standard nonelectric35 ft
A010standard nonelectric50 ft
A011standard nonelectric25 ft
A012standard nonelectric45 ft
A013standard nonelectric30 ft
A014standard nonelectric40 ft
A015standard nonelectric33 ft
A016tent only nonelectric25 ft
A017standard nonelectric35 ft
A018standard nonelectric40 ft
A019tent only nonelectric20 ft
A020standard nonelectric40 ft
A021standard nonelectric50 ft
A022standard nonelectric65 ft
A023standard nonelectric40 ft
A024standard nonelectric50 ft
A025standard nonelectric50 ft
A026standard nonelectric65 ft
A027standard nonelectric70 ft

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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Who runs it

Operated by Scenic Canyons Recreational Services, a private concessionaire, under permit from the agency.

SRC · Operator link · 2026-08-24

Your representative

This campground sits in NM-03. This member’s public-lands record →

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