Columbine Campground (Nm)
Columbine Campground (Nm) is a national forest campground in New Mexico. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- New Mexico
- Coordinates
- 36.68000, -105.51420
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Whitewater Rafting, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 435-245-6521
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Columbine Campground (Nm)
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. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (928) 537-8888.
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Kit Carson Cruz Alta Road Filling Station · 20 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 116 designated routes (192 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbine Campground | RV park | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Goat Hill | National forest campground | 1.4 mi | — | — |
| Goat Hill Campground | Private campground | 1.6 mi | — | — |
| La Bobita | National forest campground | 2.4 mi | — | — |
| La Bobita Campground | National forest campground | 2.4 mi | — | — |
| La Bobita Campground | Private campground | 2.4 mi | — | — |
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Sources. USFS and BLM recreation sites, Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.