Welcome to the Carson National Forest

The Carson National Forest is one of five National Forests in New Mexico. The National Forests are America's "great outdoors," here to serve the American people at work and play!

Some of the finest mountain scenery in the Southwest is found in the 1.5 million acres covered by the Carson National Forest. Elevations rise from 6,000 feet to 13,161 feet at Wheeler Peak, the highest in New Mexico. Our objective is to maintain that natural beauty. More information about the forest

Recent News

• Carson National Forest Provides Clarification on Developed Recreation Closures Corrections

  Release Date: Mar 26, 2020  

• Carson National Forest Provides Clarification on Developed Recreation Closures

  Release Date: Mar 25, 2020  

• National Forests in NM to Close Developed Recreation Sites; Visitors Still Welcome

  Release Date: Mar 23, 2020  

• Carson National Forest Temporarily Suspends Prescribed Burning During COVID-19 Outbreak

  Release Date: Mar 20, 2020  

• Carson National Forest ofrece servicios virtuales en respuesta al COVID-19

  Release Date: Mar 18, 2020  

• Carson National Forest Offers Virtual Services in Response to COVID-19

  Release Date: Mar 18, 2020  

Features

Restricted Areas - Closed Developed Recreation Sites in The Southwestern Region

The purpose of this Order, which reflects federal and state guidance to limit the spread of COVID-19, is to protect public health and safety.

Proposed Recreation Fees and Comment Information

We are accepting comments on proposed changes to the management of the developed recreation program. These changes will impact campgrounds and day-use sites on the Carson, Gila, Lincoln, and Santa Fe National Forests, and the Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands. Comment period ends December 31, 2020.

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