USDA Forest Service · New Mexico

Columbine Campground (Nm)

USDA Forest Service · New Mexico, United States

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Sites
27
Hookups
27 no hookups
Season
May 22 to September 30
Max RV length
70 ft
Drinking water
Yes
Restrooms
Yes
Pets
Yes
Elevation
7,877 ft
Dark sky
Bortle class 1
Cell coverage
AT&T good · Verizon good · T-Mobile none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
Access road
COLUMBINE (NFSR 6E) · paved · high degree of user comfort
Lake
Carson National Forest
Nearest town
Questa
Phone
435-245-6521
Activities
Biking, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Whitewater Rafting, Wildlife Viewing

27 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.

About

Overview

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.

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.

Facilities

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.

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.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (928) 537-8888.

Weather, month by month

MonthTypical highTypical lowColdest nightHottest dayYears with a night below 32°F
January37°20°-3°54°11 of 11
February40°21°-2°57°11 of 11
March46°28°14°72°11 of 11
April56°34°16°70°10 of 11
May66°44°33°78°0 of 11
June78°56°42°87°0 of 11
July82°58°51°91°0 of 11
August79°57°49°85°0 of 11
September73°53°33°84°0 of 11
October64°41°22°74°3 of 10
November52°33°-1°65°9 of 10
December42°24°5°55°10 of 10

Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.

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