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Big Arsenic Springs Campground

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Big Arsenic Springs Campground is located near Questa in the Carson National Forest. The area features rugged terrain with a mix of forested areas and open spaces. Temperatures can range from lows in the 30s°F during winter to highs in the 80s°F in summer. Nearby attractions include the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument and the Red River Ski & Summer Area.

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Location

Big Arsenic Springs Campground is located in New Mexico

Coordinates

36.67697037 N
105.680467 W

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site

Stay Connected

WiFi
Fair
Verizon
Unknown
AT&T
Good
T-Mobile
Unknown

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Group
Tent Cabin

Features

For Campers

ADA Access
Trash
Picnic Table
Firewood Available
Phone Service
Drinking Water
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

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General Info

Drive Time

2 hrs 14 min from Santa Fe
2 hrs 38 min from Pueblo
3 hrs 3 min from Albuquerque
4 hrs 17 min from Farmington

Joe N.

Traveler

Reviewed Jun. 1, 2021

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Great place to camp along the top of the Rio Grande.

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Month of VisitMay

Robert R.

Traveler

Reviewed Jun. 14, 2019

Great camping!

The best site at Wild Rivers. 850 feet above the gorge. This is where the magic happens, beautiful moonrise’s and sunrise, sunsets. clean wasteland clean bathrooms. I camp here as often as I can.

Curtis B.

Guide

Reviewed Jul. 23, 2018

A Grand View of the Rio Gorge

A no nonsense BLM campground with limited spaces. The location is isolated and you need to bring plenty of water. The advantage is being able to walk into the Gorge, which if you fly fish, is an amazing thing.

Month of VisitJune

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are fires allowed at Big Arsenic Springs Campground?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Big Arsenic Springs Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Is there cell phone reception at Big Arsenic Springs Campground?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is unknown, AT&T is good, and T-Mobile is unknown.

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