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Cebolla Mesa Campground
Camp in a piñon-juniper woodland along the gorge, where the Rio Grande flows some 800 feet below.
Current Conditions
Drive with caution: Spring snowmelt can create very muddy conditions on Cebolla Mesa Road (#9).
General Information
The campground is also the day use parking and trailhead for the Cebolla Mesa Trail, which leads down to the wild and scenic river.
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 36.64101
Longitude: -105.6887
Directions
8.3 miles Southwest of Questa. Take State Highway 522, 4.9 miles south from Questa to Forest Road #9. Drive west for 3.4 miles to campground. Forest Road #9 is a dirt/gravel road and is hazardous in muddy conditions.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Recreation Opportunities
Fishing - River/Stream Info
- Hike to the River: The Rio Grande sits at the bottom of the Cebolla Mesa Trail, which is about one mile with 800 feet of elevation loss.
- Special Trout Waters: An Xmas Chile Water designation is in place for this section of the Rio Grande to help protect and conserve the Rio Grande cutthroat trout. Check with the New Mexico Department of Wildlife for restrictions.
Viewing Scenery Info
Enjoy breathtaking views over the Rio Grande Gorge from the campground.
