Recreation
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…
The Continental Divide National Scenic Trail on the Carson National Forest runs 102 miles between the Santa Fe and Rio Grande national forests.
The Lost Lake Loop is a popular route, about 13.5 miles long, for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding strung together by three trails (listed below) and two roads
Recreation
Gold Hill Trail
The Gold Hill trail is 5.3 miles long. The trail is open for the following uses: Horseback Riding
Goose Creek Trail
In the summer months this trail can be used for hiking and horseback riding.In the winter months this trail is suited for experienced cross country skiers and snowshoeing and CLOSED TO SNOWMOBILES.As…
Goose Lake Fishing
Site Open
Fishing at goose lake is accessible from Highway 38 at Red River, proceed south on Highway 578 to goose lake turnoff. Goose lake road is four wheel drive road.
Heart Lake Trail
Access: Heart Lake Trail 85 can be accessed from Cabresto Lake Trail 82 or Midnight trail 81.From Cabresto Lake follow Lake Fork Trail 82 4 miles passing the Bull Creek trail 85. After the log…
Hidden Lakes Fishing
Site Open
Description pending.
Hopewell Lake Campground
Site Closed
Camp near the eponymous lake and along the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail
Hopewell Lake Day Use Area
Site Closed
A popular lake for fishing along the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail.
Hopewell Lake Trailheads (Continental Divide Trail)
Site Open
With easy access off Highway 64, Hopewell Lake is one of the main points to catch the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail on the Carson National Forest.
Horseshoe Lake Fishing
Site Open
Horseshoe Lake is at timberline; it is often windswept. Please do not damage the ancient bristle cone pine shrubs around the shoreline. Camping and campfires are not permitted along the lake shore to…
Indian Creek Trail
The Indian Creek trail is 4.2 miles long. The trail is open for the following uses: Hiking, Horseback Riding