Recreation
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A popular area for camping and the main launch point into the Latir Peaks Wilderness.
The area south of the New Mexico-Colorado border is over 100,000 acres of rolling grassland surrounded by conifers, ponderosa and aspen stands.
There's plenty of recreation along Highway 38, from Questa to Red River and over Bobcat Pass.
The miles of meandering highway west of Tres Piedras, N.M., offer some of the most pituresque views of the forest, especially during fall color.
The Valle Vidal, or Valley of Life, is a special place to the people of New Mexico and people from around the world, who come to marvel at the impressive views and its priz
Columbine Campground
Site Closed
Set along the Red River in a steep canyon, this site is at the base of the Columbine Canyon Trail with access into the Columbine-Hondo Wilderness.
Comales Campground
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Camp and fish on the Rio Pueblo at this site along Highway 518.
Cuchilla Campground
Site Closed
The third campground located up Highway 150 to Taos Ski Valley, this riverside campground offers three campsites, big enough for trailers.
Cuchillo Del Medio Campground
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One of three small sites along Highway 150 to Taos Ski Valley, providing access to Rio Hondo and wilderness hiking.
Duran Canyon Campground
Site Closed
A dozen single campsites on Duran Creek.
Eagle Rock Lake Fishing
Site Open
 Eagle Rock Lake Day Use Area on the Carson National Forest is one of the most popular recreations spots in the Questa area. Spreading across some three acres, it is a hot spot for both locals and…
Echo Amphitheater Picnic Site
Site Open
Echo Amphitheater is a natural amphitheater located on the Carson National Forest in Rio Arriba County, in Northern New Mexico.  The sandstone cliff is known for its unique echoing auditory…
Echo Campground
Site Open
 Echo Campground is a roadside campground adjacent to U.S. Highway 84.The campground contains 21 campsites with 3 small pull-throughs. Campground cannot accommodate large RVs. There are no hookups…
El Rito Campground
Site Open
Located near the town of El Rito, this area is often crowded in summer due to its popularity.
Elephant Rock Campground
Site Closed
A forested campground along Highway 38 near Red River, both the town and waterway.