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Columbine Campground (nm)

Questa, NM

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27 Tent25 RV

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We display cached information from agency feeds. Hours, fees, permits, closures, fire restrictions, and conditions change without notice. Outdoors is not the permitting authority. Confirm current conditions for this campground using the links above before you go — you are responsible for compliance. Last verified by us: Aug 8, 2026. Our copy is more than a month old — please reconfirm with the agency before relying on it.Spot an error in our data?

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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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Well reviewed4.8

139 camper reviews on Recreation.gov

Amenities

Flush Toilets
Potable Water
Electric Hookups
Firewood
Accessible
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Trash Service
Cell Service

Cell reception

Camper reports · checked Sep 29, 2026

Some Coverage

Average 1.9 of 4 bars · 116 reports across 3 carriers

Phone calls may occasionally drop; text messages may be delayed. Data service may be unusable. Drop-outs are common and it may be necessary to search for signal. Social media likely unusable.

  • Verizon

    Some Coverage

    2.1/4

    52 reports

  • AT&T

    Good Coverage

    2.6/4

    38 reports

  • T-Mobile

    No Service

    0.4/4

    26 reports

Reported by campers on Recreation.gov, not measured by us. Reception varies by handset, weather, and where you stand in the campground. Recreation.gov

Check-in & Check-out

Check-in 2:00 PM

Check-out 12:00 PM

Campground Rules

  • Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting

Reservations

This campground accepts reservations. Book early for popular dates.

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Individual Sites (27)

001
#001

001

Loop A

Check official pricing Max 8 guests40 ft
CampsiteStandardWaterfrontAccessiblePets OKCampfires
Reserve
002
#002

002

Loop A

Check official pricing Max 8 guests35 ft
CampsiteStandardWaterfrontPets OKCampfires
Reserve
003
#003

003

Loop A

Check official pricing Max 8 guests30 ft
CampsiteStandardWaterfrontPets OKCampfires
Reserve
004
#004

004

Loop A

Check official pricing Max 8 guests25 ft
CampsiteStandardWaterfrontPets OKCampfires
Reserve
005
#005

005

Loop A

Check official pricing Max 8 guests30 ft
CampsiteStandardWaterfrontPets OKCampfires
Reserve
006
#006

006

Loop A

Check official pricing Max 8 guests35 ft
CampsiteStandardWaterfrontPets OKCampfires
Reserve

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