Carson National Forest runs Highway 64 through the Moreno Valley, and Capulin Campground sits directly alongside that corridor between Angel Fire and Taos, making it a practical overnight stop for travelers moving through northern New Mexico. The US Forest Service manages roughly a dozen first-come, first-served sites here, each equipped with a fire pit and picnic table. No camp host is on-site, so the pay station is self-serve.
Highway noise is the defining trade-off at Capulin. Sites closest to the road get the most traffic sound during daylight hours, but reviewers consistently note that noise drops off after dark. The sites across the bridge, positioned closer to the small creek, get some natural screening from the surrounding trees and tend to offer a bit more separation from the road. The campground draws light crowds on summer weekdays, with La Sombra Campground located nearby for those who want to compare options along the same stretch.
At the end of the campground road near site one, a trailhead provides access to the Capulin Ice Cave trail. The creek alongside the sites also opens up possibilities for fishing. Pets are welcome, and those looking for pet-friendly camping near Carson National Forest will find Capulin fits that need at a low nightly rate of $6 to $12. One reviewer described it as "a nice basic spot," which captures the campground's character well. The season runs Memorial Day through Labor Day, and sites fill on a first-come basis, so arriving earlier in the day gives the best shot at securing a creek-side site.
Description
Popular roadside area near La Sombra Campground and Shady Brook stores with access to Rio Fernando de Taos fishing and trail to "Ice Cave" waterfall
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsCapulin Campground is located in New Mexico near Taos
Directions
In Taos, NM, at the intersection of State Rts. 68/585 and US Rt. 64, take Rt. 64/585 east 2.1 miles to stop sign at "T" intersection. Turn right at intersection onto Rt. 64 (Enchanted Circle) and go 4.5 miles to campground on right.
Coordinates
36.36992164 N
105.48108282 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 1 hr 24 min from Santa Fe, NM
- 2 hrs 14 min from Albuquerque, NM
- 2 hrs 58 min from Pueblo, CO
- 3 hrs 40 min from Farmington, NM










