USFS•Red River, NM•10h from Austin

Carson NF — Columbine Campground

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Accessibility baseline: Sites on this platform are reviewed for access with a standard 2WD pickup truck towing a 21-foot travel trailer unless otherwise noted below.

Fee

~$25/nt

Hookups

No hookups

Trailer

Accessible (2WD pickup + trailer)

Cell Signal

Fair

Water

On-site

Toilets

Yes

Best Season

mid-May–Sep

Reservations

Recreation.gov

Max Length

70 ft

Highlights

▶ Red River frontage with world-class brown trout fishing; paved NM 38 access; 27 sites accommodate trailers up to 70 ft
▶ Columbine-Hondo Wilderness trailheads adjacent; peak wildflowers June–July in aspen and spruce forest
▶ Covers the Red River corridor, which existing entries do not (Tres Piedras is 30 mi SW, different drainage)

Planning Notes

Fills fast on weekends — arrive Thursday or reserve on Recreation.gov. Potable water and vault toilets on-site. Red River town (3 mi E) has full services. Pairs with Elephant Rock CG 1 mi east.

Contact: (575) 758-6200

Always call ahead to confirm conditions, closures, and road accessibility.