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Places to Camp near Carson National Forest

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Searching for the best camping near Carson National Forest, NM? Carson National Forest is filled with the activities, sights, and experiences to make everyone in your crew a happy camper. Search nearby campsites and find top-rated spots from other campers.

Best Camping Sites Near Carson National Forest, NM (175)

  1. Camper-submitted photo from Taos Valley RV Park & Campground
  2. Camper-submitted photo from Hotel Luna Mystica

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    Hotel Luna Mystica

    12 Reviews
    42 Photos
    201 Saves
    Arroyo Hondo, New Mexico

    Hotel Luna Mystica is a vintage trailer hotel and campground in Taos, NM. We are an independent property, located 15 minutes from downtown Taos, near the Gorge Bridge, Mamby Hot Springs and Earthship Biotecture. We are also next door to Taos Mesa Brewing, a full restaurant and venue. Our camp sites are primitive but we do have a free standing tiny house with 2 indoor bathrooms/showers, 2 outdoor showers, and a utility sink with great drinking water on the outside. We have WiFi which may help as cell service is spotty on the west side of Taos. Access to our brand new lounge! Sites are not marked, we prefer to let people find places that feel good to them. The area is safe. No creepy crawlies, just coyotes, bunnies, friendly dogs and a cat. There are fire pits and wood is available for purchase on site. Please respect neighbors, campground is mellow.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs

    $25 / night

  3. Camper-submitted photo from Cebolla Mesa Campground
  4. Camper-submitted photo from Columbine Campground (NM)

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    Columbine Campground (NM)

    10 Reviews
    28 Photos
    167 Saves
    Questa, New Mexico

    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.

    contact_info

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

    Nearby Attractions

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

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Cabins

    $22 / night

  5. Camper-submitted photo from BLM Orilla Verde Recreation Area

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    BLM Orilla Verde Recreation Area

    8 Reviews
    10 Photos
    276 Saves
    Carson, New Mexico

    The Orilla Verde Recreation Area is located within the Rio Grande Del Norte National Monument and along the Rio Grande Wild and Scenic River. Nestled along the banks of the Rio Grande and within the steep-walled Rio Grande Gorge, the campgrounds in this area offer nearby access to the river. The elevation along the river is 6,100 feet and the steep canyon rises 800 feet from the river to the Gorge rim.

    Because of the dramatic changes in elevation and the diversity of plant life, Orilla Verde draws many species of animals, including raptors (such as eagles and hawks), songbirds, waterfowl, beaver, cougar, ringtail, mule deer, and more. The Rio Grande also has attracted humans since prehistoric times. Evidence of ancient peoples is found throughout the Recreation Area in the form of petroglyphs on the rocks and many other types of archaeological sites.

    The climate at Orilla Verde is semi-arid, with summer thunderstorms common in July and August, and snow possible from October through March. Summer temperatures range from 45 to 90 degrees, and winter temperatures range from -15 to 45 degrees

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • Dispersed

    $5 - $15 / night

  6. Camper-submitted photo from Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort & Spa

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    Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort & Spa

    10 Reviews
    57 Photos
    93 Saves
    Ojo Caliente, New Mexico
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $40 - $60 / night

  7. Camper-submitted photo from Carson NF - Forest Service Road 578 - Dispersed Camping
  8. Camper-submitted photo from Angel Fire RV Resort

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    Angel Fire RV Resort

    14 Reviews
    42 Photos
    110 Saves
    Angel Fire, New Mexico

    Angel Fire RV Resort is a luxurious, amenity-filled destination. There are 102 total RV campsites at Angel Fire, 93 of which are pull-thru, and the remaining 9 are pull-in. There is 75-feet of paved and level parking at each site.

    The resort has a wealth of amenities, including electricity and sewer hookups at every site, a general store, wi-fi, cable TV, a clubhouse, a small fitness center, a dog park, swing sets, firepits, horseshoe pits, a putting green, and more.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $60 - $96 / night

  9. Camper-submitted photo from Taos Junction Campground
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    Taos RV Park

    6 Reviews
    36 Photos
    7 Saves
    Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico

    Taos RV park is under new ownership and has been completely renovated.

    Taos RV is a perfect place to enjoy everything Taos has to offer , we are conveniently located just minutes from Taos Plaza and Taos Ski Valley. We have 28 full hook ups, along with showers, bathrooms and high speed internet for our guests to use.

    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Standard (Tent/RV)

    $40 - $60 / night


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