Within Carson National Forest, Cruces Basin Campground provides established camping near Tres Piedras. The US Forest Service manages this campground, which sits in open terrain alongside a creek. The setting gives campers access to flowing water and unobstructed views across the surrounding landscape. Located roughly 17 miles from places to camp near Chama, the campground serves as a base for exploring the forest's northern reaches. Several other Forest Service campgrounds operate within a few miles, including Upper Lagunitas and Lower Lagunitas to the southwest. The open layout works well for RVs and tent campers who prefer less dense tree cover.
Description
These 18,902 acres of grass-banked streams, aspen groves and large, open meadows called "parks." Rolling hills above 8600 feet in elevation are home to elk , deer, pumas, and other wildlife
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Map & DirectionsCruces Basin Campground is located in New Mexico near Chama
Directions
South of Colorado border and east of Lagunitas within Carson National Forest. Access is via forest roads 87 and 87A
Coordinates
36.90879429 N
106.26904228 W
Connectivity
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Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 14 min from Santa Fe, NM
- 3 hrs 1 min from Farmington, NM
- 3 hrs 3 min from Albuquerque, NM
- 3 hrs 14 min from Pueblo, CO
