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"Plenty of shade and lots of off road trails for driving/running/biking. No water. clean bathrooms (with toilet paper!!) only 30 mins or so from Taos."
"Pulled in around 4pm on a Saturday and only 1 other camper was here. A few vehicles were parked at the bathroom/trailhead, super friendly."
$25 / night
"Hamlet went to visit his fun cousins for the weekend -- Diego, Thelma, Louise, Frida, Ralphie, Sunnie, and others– all vintage campers available for rent at this amazingly cool space just outside of Taos"
"$10 tent camping in desert behind groovy glamper park. Fantastic people. In walking distance to Taos brewery Oasis. On the road to the gorge. Cool summer nights"
"Much more vegetation than you would expect from a campground close to town. The staff are friendly. The facilities were clean. The park is older but in an charming New Mexico way."
"If your wanting to get out and play in the snow or explore more in depth the beautiful culture of New Mexico, Taos has a little for everyone"
"There are a bunch of different roads you can turn off to camp on if you’re driving from Taos to Durango."
"Many open areas to camp right off the highway. The views of the mountains across the valley are best after the fork in the road. Please pick up extra trash if you use"
"This was a great site with fantastic access down to the trails along the Rio Grande. You can also walk pretty quickly down to the confluence, which offers some nice views of both gorges."
"You can walk down and swim in the river but you will need a swim once you get back up again!"
"Don’t drive to the John dun bridge from Taos use the longer route instead. The switch back road is blocked off now."
"Made a quick walk down to the springs in the evening and watched the stars come out. Awesome!!"
$30 - $50 / night
"Laundry, restrooms and convenience store are still closed due to Covid - much of New Mexico is still this way."
"This campground will be rated as a Basecamp — grounds that offer a comfortable home base that you’re happy to return to after a day of exploring the surrounding area."
"Amazing views and lots of hiking nearby."
"It is a steep trail, but the trail is very well maintained and has lots of places to stop to rest. The spring is like an Oasis and it dumps into the Rio Grande River."
"Right off the road, literally. it hidden behind some trees so the barrier between the site and road makes for a little privacy. Great spot for a day or two right next to a creek so you fall asleep to"
"Great hikes nearby & close to Arroyo Seco for a good market too."
"There are at least four established campground in the del Norte Wild Rivers Recreation area with La Junta being a walk-in and the others camping areas having the capability of parking really close to covered"
"You will need to make sure you aren't on someone's property or nearby any roads. There are plenty of turn offs.
This isn't a "get away" more like a stopover spot."
ScoutThis RV resort has beautiful views of the mountains. Angel Fire RV Resort has beautiful grounds, the bath houses and very nice and modern, very nice hot tub, beautiful clubhouse. The resort has fire pits, pickleball courts, large dog park, putting range, walking path, laundry facilities. It is also close to several towns. One that you can ride your bike too. This is a A+ resort for TV camping.
GuideNice little campground next to hot springs . Nice level site . Hook up were on passenger side and towards front of TT we had enough hose and cords to reach . It says they have loaners if needed . 20% discount if you camp and visit hot springs. Hot springs were very relaxing. No fire or outside smoking . On site bathroom and shower however we didn’t use or check them out . Had a great week end with wife
ScoutCamp host is a very sweet and helpful lady. She takes great pride in her park. Very clean site. Located next to a golf coarse that also has a club house. Cute little store on site with thoughtful items for sale
GuideAfter 3 nights in the mountains this was a great place to shower and do laundry. Easy walk to 2 gray New Mexican restaurants. Easy walk to auto parts store for preventative maintenance supplies on trailer. Great view of Wheelers Peak.
ScoutWe found this RV park in our travels from Cortez thru Pagosa Springs and would return when in this area. Especially near the Toltec train station.
ScoutCame here after getting creeped out by the skivy vibe at Los petakas campground a couple miles west. This was a nice basic spot, close to highway 64 so you get some traffic noise, but that goes away after dark for the most part. When you come in, cross the bridge over the small stream, that's where the better campsites are, and the trees around the creek screen the road noise a bit. Just two other campers here on a summer weekday evening. At the end of the road near site number one is a trailhead for the Capulin ice cave trail.
ScoutWe pulled in around 5:00 on a weekday and none of the 10 or so sites was occupied. Campground looked run down and almost abandoned. We got a real skivy vibe when we saw there were no cars in any of the campsites and no tents pitched anywhere, but people were coming in and out of the woods. I suspect it being so close to Taos it's being used as a de facto homeless encampment. Moved up the road a couple of miles to capulin campground, which was way nicer.
GuideThis park is very nice and well maintained, with distant mountain views on 3 sides of it. It is in the middle of town, which makes it convenient but also comes with the drawbacks of being in town. I like how their sites are arranged so that you are not looking and eating with your neighbors sewer. I guess technically, they are "buddy sites," but they have cleverly added angled dividers to maintain your privacy if you dont know your neighbors 😉. Our site row backed up to an eleme tary school, so if you are there during the week and don't want to listen to children enjoying their recess, you should request another site. They do have a small dog trail and walking path at the back of the park, which is nice, but a lot of people need to learn what "clean up after your pet" means.
TravelerGreat spot to camp. There aren't many spots though. There are about 5 by the lake and then 3 on the trail up. It's a busy road, constant stream of people. The trail itself is maybe a 2/10 for difficulty. Someone who knows how to off-road to get Subaru outback up there. We did not have to air down or anything to get up.
Camping near Carson National Forest, New Mexico, offers a mix of stunning landscapes and outdoor adventures. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a family-friendly getaway, this area has something for everyone.
Camping near Carson National Forest, New Mexico, is a fantastic way to enjoy the great outdoors. With a variety of campgrounds and activities, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
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According to TheDyrt.com, Carson National Forest offers a wide range of camping options, with 181 campgrounds and RV parks near Carson National Forest and 33 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Carson National Forest is Cebolla Mesa Campground with a 4.9-star rating from 12 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 33 free dispersed camping spots near Carson National Forest.
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