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USFS•Tierra Amarilla, NM•10.5h from Austin
Carson NF — Hopewell Lake Campground
mountainsforest
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
$24/nt
Hookups
No hookups
Trailer
Accessible (2WD pickup + trailer)
Cell Signal
No signal
Water
On-site
Toilets
Yes
Best Season
mid-Jun–Sep
Reservations
Recreation.gov
Max Length
45 ft
Highlights
- ▶ Highest developed USFS campground in Carson NF (9,773 ft) — scenic 4-acre alpine lake with brook and rainbow trout; Continental Divide Trail adjacent
- ▶ 29 of 33 sites accommodate trailers 18–45 ft; paved US-64 access on the Cumbres & Toltec Railroad scenic corridor
- ▶ Exceptional fall color in aspen and spruce; 20 mi east of Chama (Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad staging)
Planning Notes
Altitude makes nights cold even in July. Afternoon thunderstorms common July–August. Water and vault toilets on-site. Book on Recreation.gov. From Austin: ~10.5 hrs via I-25 N → Espanola → US-84/285 N → US-64 W.
Contact: (575) 758-6200
Always call ahead to confirm conditions, closures, and road accessibility.