USDA Forest Service · New Mexico
Columbine Campground (Nm)
USDA Forest Service · New Mexico, United States
- 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 - the site map below shows each with its facts and pictures.
Site map
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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
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37° | 20° | -3° | 54° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 40° | 21° | -2° | 57° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 46° | 28° | 14° | 72° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 56° | 34° | 16° | 70° | 10 of 11 |
| May | 66° | 44° | 33° | 78° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 78° | 56° | 42° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 82° | 58° | 51° | 91° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 79° | 57° | 49° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 73° | 53° | 33° | 84° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 64° | 41° | 22° | 74° | 3 of 10 |
| November | 52° | 33° | -1° | 65° | 9 of 10 |
| December | 42° | 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.
Trails nearby
- Las Vistas de Questa Trailhead · 6.1 mi as the crow flies · Drive there
- Pescado Trailhead · 7.8 mi as the crow flies · Drive there
- Pescado Trailhead · 8.8 mi as the crow flies · Drive there
- El Aguaje Trailhead · 8.8 mi as the crow flies · Drive there
- Guadalupe Mountain Trailhead · 8.9 mi as the crow flies · Drive there
All 120 trails in Carson National Forest · All 17 trails in BLM lands in New Mexico
Trailheads the Park Service and the Forest Service map, within 10 miles as the crow flies; each trail's page has its length, climbing and the Service's description.
Nearby campgrounds
- Goat Hill Campground · USDA Forest Service · 1 mi
- La Bobita Campground · USDA Forest Service · 2 mi
- Fawn Lakes Campground · USDA Forest Service · 4 mi · 19 sites
- Elephant Rock Campground · USDA Forest Service · 4 mi · 21 sites
- Cabresto Lake Campground · USDA Forest Service · 5 mi
All public campgrounds in New Mexico · Every state and province · Facts read from the operator 2026-03-11. Confirm fees, rules and current status with the operator before you go.