State Park
Columbine Campground (nm)
Questa, NM
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- Address:Questa, NM
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.
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Amenities
Flush Toilets
Potable Water
Electric Hookups
Firewood
Accessible
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Trash Service
Cell Service
Pet Policy
Pets allowed on leash
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Columbine Campground (nm)
Trail
Red River Caves and Mountains Trail
New Mexico
1.7 mi722 ftgain
Moderate
Trail
Red River Nature Trail
New Mexico
3.2 mi1,263 ftgain
Moderate
Trail
Questa Overlooks Hike
New Mexico
3.8 mi712 ftgain
Moderate
Trail
Gavilan Trail
New Mexico
4.7 mi2,425 ftgain
Difficult
Trail
Red River OHV Trail
New Mexico
12.6 mi3,780 ftgain
Expert
Trail
Greenie Peak OHV Loop
New Mexico
24.1 mi5,315 ftgain
Expert
Hunt context
Hunting units around this campground
During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the New Mexico hunting page
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