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Public Campground
Cuchilla Campground
Cuchilla Campground is located near the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in New Mexico, offering a terrain of forests and hills. Temperatures can range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit during winter to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby, visitors can explore the Carson National Forest and the Rio Grande Gorge, both offering opportunities for hiking and sightseeing.
Description
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.
Detours Nearby

Lower Hondo Campground
4 min away

Rio Grande del Norte National Monument
34 min away
Drive Time
- 1 hr 42 min from Santa Fe, NM
- 2 hrs 32 min from Albuquerque, NM
- 2 hrs 53 min from Pueblo, CO
- 3 hrs 45 min from Farmington, NM
Location
Cuchilla Campground is located in New Mexico
Directions
13.0 miles north of Taos on State Highway 230
Coordinates
36.56909470994295 N
105.52023818969222 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 11/19/25
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 11/19/25
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
FREE established camping
Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.
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