Established Camping
Cruces Basin Campground
Cruces Basin Campground near Tres Piedras, NM, is surrounded by forested terrain with a mix of open meadows. Temperatures can range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit in the spring and fall to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby attractions include the Rio Grande Gorge and Carson National Forest, offering opportunities for hiking and wildlife observation.
Description
US Forest Service
Carson National Forest
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
Location
Cruces Basin Campground is located in New Mexico
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
Access
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Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 14 min from Santa Fe
- 3 hrs 1 min from Farmington
- 3 hrs 3 min from Albuquerque
- 3 hrs 14 min from Pueblo
