Columbine Campground (NM)
Columbine Campground is located between Questa and Red River, New Mexico. The Red River flows past the campground and a trailhead leads into the Columbine-Hondo Wilderness area. Columbine Campground sits at 7,900 feet in elevation.
This campground offers 26 single sites, potable water, and vault toilets. Each site is has a fire ring, picnic table, and tent pad. Please note that no water can be filled directly into a trailer, rv, or motorhome anywhere in this campground - the potable water is only for filling containers you bring back to your site.
Need to Know
- Caution: Bears frequent the area. Be aware, keep camp clean, and store all food items in vehicles.
Extra Vehicles: One vehicle is included in your single campsite fee. Each additional vehicle will be charged a per day fee that is collected on site (cash or check only).
- First-come, first-served sites are available.
- Off-road vehicles are not allowed in the campground.
- Horses are not allowed in the campground.
The Carson National Forest continues to monitor the COVID-19 situation and evaluate potential impacts and adjustments to reservations and our reservation policies through Recreation.gov. Reservation holders will be notified via email and/or cell phone text messages if there are any changes affecting their reservation. In the event of delayed openings of some, part or all of the campgrounds and cabins to ensure safe social distancing, you will receive a full refund for your reservation. Please remember to review current recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and focus on recreating safely while protecting yourself, Forest Service employees and our volunteers
Food Closure in place at this location. All food, cooking supplies, and coolers must be placed in a hard sided trailer or vehicle. Please put food away, even if you are in camp. Current drought conditions are drawing bears to the area and food, food smells, and other attractants can draw them in. Please do your part in keeping yourself and others safe by keeping a clean site. All garbage should be removed from your site immediatly to the dumpsters.
SCRS & Recreation.gov policy states we will keep your reserved site until check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. If you haven't occupied it at any time during this period, your reservation is null and void and we will give it to first come first serve folks. Your reservation will be a no show and no refund will be given.
Natural Features
The campground is composed of two loops. One small loop at the campground entrance, has all open sites and views of the towering mountains. The other is a long loop up the canyon along the fast-flowing Columbine Creek. The campsites in this loop are tucked in among pine, spruce and some aspen providing ample shade and good privacy between campsites.
Nearby Attractions
Be sure to explore Red River, Questa, and the Enchanted Circle while in the area.
Recreation
The Columbine Twining hiking trail can be found at the south end of the campground and gives access to 14 miles of hiking trails, and leads into the Columbin-Hondo Wilderness area. The Red River runs near the campground and can be accessed near the first loop.
Contact Information
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 435-245-6521
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
Five miles east of Questa, New Mexico via NM highway 38.
Available Campsites
- Site 018, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 023, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 021, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 020, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop A, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 026, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop A, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 027, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 025, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 024, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 022, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
