Best Equestrian Camping near Carson National Forest

Searching for the best camping near Carson National Forest, NM? Camping, hiking, biking: however you want to spend your days near Carson National Forest, you'll find great campgrounds with The Dyrt. Ready to plan your adventure? Check out our campgrounds near Carson National Forest and user-submitted reviews.

Best Equestrian Sites Near Carson National Forest (15)

    1. Carson NF - Forest Service Road 578 - Dispersed Camping

    5 Reviews
    Carson National Forest, NM
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (575) 758-8678

    "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"

    2. Little Arsenic Springs Campground

    1 Review
    Questa, NM
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (575) 758-8851

    $7 / night

    "Hiking trails down to the Rip Grande river are close by."

    3. Hopewell Lake Campground

    8 Reviews
    Tierra Amarilla, NM
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 245-6521

    $24 - $125 / night

    "My wife and I have stayed at Hopewell Lake twice now. The first time we stayed here, we stumbled upon this little gem of a site while driving from Durango, CO to Taos, NM."

    "No luck fishing but several people around us were catching very nice sized trout.

    Vault toilets were well stocked and clean."

    4. Rio Costilla Park

    9 Reviews
    Red River, NM
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (575) 586-0542

    $30 / night

    "This is the first campground I’ve found in New Mexico where I felt like I was camping in Colorado, it was so green and beautiful!"

    "The park is HUGE and just so beautiful. 10,000 acres of aspens and ponderosa pines only one hour away from the town of Taos."

    5. Agua Piedra Campground

    10 Reviews
    Llano, NM
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 245-6521

    $24 - $150 / night

    "Beautiful views of Sangre de Cristos and Carson National Forest. Trail to Indian Lake is an easy hike of 2.5 Miles each way and perfect for families or hikers with the need for low-impact trails."

    "There is a trail head with 2 trails, one atv accessible and one hiking/horse that goes up to Indian Lake. Beautiful views and about 1200' elevation change."

    6. Cimarron Campground

    10 Reviews
    Red River, NM
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (575) 586-0520

    $22 - $40 / night

    "Carson National Forest in Cimarron is absolutely beautiful. We hiked near Shuree Ponds and camped between Ash Mountain and Little Castillo Peak."

    "Beautiful location in a place I wasn’t expecting it to be sooo green! Very relaxing and remote as there is zero service. It was perfect & exactly what we were looking for."

    7. Santa Barbara Campground

    8 Reviews
    Llano, NM
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 245-6521

    $22 - $70 / night

    "Stay at Santa Barbara Campground in Northern New Mexico. Was a beautiful spot. Road to Campground was well taken care of Beautiful trails throughout area"

    "The trails are absolutely wonderful and well worth taking a few hours to walk part of them. Hard core hikers will use the campground as a starting point for a lengthy hikes."

    8. Rio Chama Campground

    14 Reviews
    Gallina, NM
    49 miles
    Website
    +1 (575) 638-5526

    "Rio Chama RV park in Chama, New Mexico, is at the intersection of the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad and the upper Rio Chama. A nice place to stay May 1 thru mid October."

    "It's an easy dirt road drive down the river and you will pass many dispersed site and a couple of defined camping grounds."

    9. Ghost Ranch

    6 Reviews
    Cañones, NM
    39 miles
    Website

    "The whole ranch has been turned into a top notch facility with campgrounds and motel rooms, horses for rent, classes, and great hiking. The campground is large with several interconnecting loops."

    "Recommend arriving not too late to see if you can get a good spot, we didn’t have shade so had to go find a nice shady bench away from our site for eating lunch / relaxing after our hike."

    10. Borrego Mesa Campground

    6 Reviews
    Truchas, NM
    40 miles
    Website
    +1 (505) 753-7331

    "About a 15min drive from the highway. Only 5 or 6 sites. Close to the Rio Mario Trail trailhead. Campsite is at elevation over 8,000ft so it can get chilly at night. Worked great for tent camping."

    "Campground is a little off the beaten path, about 30m from the High Drive highway. Dirt roads were nothing to worry about, should be fine for any SUV or sedan."

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Equestrian Camping Reviews near Carson National Forest

91 Reviews of 15 Carson National Forest Campgrounds



Guide to Carson National Forest

Horse camping near Carson National Forest in New Mexico offers a unique blend of scenic trails and tranquil settings, perfect for equestrian enthusiasts looking to explore the great outdoors.

Equestrian campgrounds include ample facilities for horses

  • The Mccrystal Campground features sites equipped with horse corrals, making it a popular choice for horse campers and hunters alike.
  • At Rio Costilla Park, campers can enjoy spacious sites that provide a sense of privacy while accommodating horses comfortably.
  • Agua Piedra Campground offers a welcoming environment for equestrian campers, with facilities that cater to both horses and riders.

Campers appreciate these amenities for horses

Equestrian campers like these nearby activities

  • Horse campers at Cimarron Campground can enjoy a short hike to the nearby Shuree Ponds, perfect for fishing and relaxing after a day of riding.
  • The trails surrounding Borrego Mesa Campground offer excellent opportunities for horseback riding, with beautiful views and a peaceful atmosphere.
  • Ghost Ranch provides access to various trails and activities, including horseback riding, making it a fantastic destination for equestrian adventures.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular equestrian campsite near Carson National Forest?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Carson National Forest is Carson NF - Forest Service Road 578 - Dispersed Camping with a 4.4-star rating from 5 reviews.

What is the best site to find equestrian camping near Carson National Forest?

TheDyrt.com has all 15 equestrian camping locations near Carson National Forest, with real photos and reviews from campers.