Columbine Campground, NM - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map

Columbine Campground is located in the Questa Ranger District, Carson National Forest (2 hrs 7 min northeast of Santa Fe, NM) with an elevation of 7,902 feet. There are a total of 27 campsites including 2 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from mid May to the end of September. 24 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 25 and 70 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $22.00 per night. Activities include biking, fishing, hiking trails.

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4.8 out of 5

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@AndrewB2067797 · Camped on Jul 13, 2025 at Campsite #17

Absolutely beautiful campground. The toilets were clean with very little smell, and the camp hosts were super friendly. Would highly recommend this campground.

@JenniferL39143 · Camped on Jul 4, 2025 at Campsite #14

Great campground and very friendly hosts! It also has a wonderful hiking trail that goes along a small river, very peaceful!

@JoshM4741459 · Camped on Jul 3, 2025 at Campsite #3

Camp site was well kept, bathrooms were clean, and the hosts were friendly. We love the Red River area and since this was a holiday weekend staying a little bit out of town away from the hustle and bustle was what we were looking for. Highly recommend visiting this campground.

@MartinA7318069 · Camped on Jul 1, 2025 at Campsite #6

Gorgeous campsite and very helpful camp host. Would definitely stay here again.

@Cynthia1D95086 · Camped on Jul 1, 2025 at Campsite #20

The camp ground was clean, and quiet. the toilets were very clean. The camp host was very helpful and polite.

@CharlieT537495 · Camped on Jun 30, 2025 at Campsite #18

Always a beautiful quiet place and the camp hosts are awesome and so helpful.

@RyanB802F5B9F0 · Camped on Jun 15, 2025 at Campsite #12

Love this campground and hope to make it back next year.

@CurtisME70B62E · Camped on Jun 9, 2025 at Campsite #12

The nicest forest service campground near Red River, NM. This is in a narrow canyon with Columbine Creek running through the middle. Lots of tree cover and shade in the upper loop, but if you like the sun, stay in the lower loop. Because of the canyon walls, the sun hits the canyon later in the morning and sets earlier in the evening. Good access to the Columbine /Hondo Wilderness trails. The road and spurs are all paved. Campground hosts (Roger and Gwen) do a fantastic job of keeping the campground clean, especially the bathrooms. Most of the sites can be reserved, there are FCFS sites that are available, but get here Thursday or early Friday to secure one of those.

@TinaT9730252 · Camped on Jun 8, 2025 at Campsite #15

Camp is beautiful! Very clean! Camp hosts very nice and helpful as usual! Fun trail to hike! Close to Red River! Good fishing at close Eagle Rock Lake!

@MichaelM541440 · Camped on May 31, 2025 at Campsite #15

Beautiful Campgrond surrounded by mountains. Has a beautiful stream running through some of the campsites. Hosts are excellent. Entire campground is immaculate

@GailL7309081 · Camped on May 28, 2025 at Campsite #20

I love Columbine Campground. There are sites with plenty of shade. It was clean, the hosts were nice and professional, and the campground was quiet.The trail heading into the Hondo-Columbine Wilderness is fantastic. Oh, a there a llama hike, Wild Earth Llama Adventures, heading out to the trails while we were there. The guide is super nice and friendly. We did not go on a trip with him, but it seems like something that would be really fun.

@RobertE4617436 · Camped on May 27, 2025 at Campsite #9

Fantastic Camp Host ! Beautiful Campground near Questa and Red River ,nice hiking trail starts in the campground Two loops, the one to the left near the host can accommodate smaller 5th wheels, the other can fit rigs up to 25 feet Most sites are not level so plan to level your rig !Good water hydrants and clean vault toilets Big Timber , nice stream in the campgroundIf you need solar exposure choose the loop by the host for more open skyFantastic Cheese burger in Questa at the Wolf Den hamburger jointBighorn sheep near goat hillSunday farmers market in Questa was a hitWe stayed in site 24 for 6 nights23 trailer

@EsthurC9A27DA1 · Camped on May 23, 2025 at Campsite #16

It was a wonderful family getaway with so much to explore at the campground. The nearby stream really enhanced the experience, drowning out many sounds and allowing the kids to play around and skip rocks.

@SusanM8574216 · Camped on Sep 3, 2024 at Campsite #16

Great campground and wonderful hosts Roger and Gwen. Be aware that some of the campsites are rather small, but all are beautifully nestled into the trees and many have the creek running alongside. Hiking is wonderful.

@LaurieC75A77EB · Camped on Aug 26, 2024 at Campsite #5

Beautiful site. Well maintained by the camp host. Columbine trail is a good hike.

@LaurieCEAA091D · Camped on Aug 26, 2024 at Campsite #5

Beautiful site. Well maintained by the camp host. Columbine trail is a good hike.

@JamesW5759385 · Camped on Jul 10, 2024 at Campsite #3

Very nice, well maintained campground. The camp hosts are friendly and helpful and keep the bathrooms spotless and odor free. There is access to a great hike up the canyon and the creek is beautiful.

@EmelinaC925E04 · Camped on Jul 3, 2024 at Campsite #10

We were next to the creek, clean bathrooms, camp overseer was really nice very sick camping trip IMO

@jeffk5543088 · Camped on Jun 8, 2024 at Campsite #15

Always love to stay at Columbine. Plenty of shade trees, the river running through the camp, cool, quiet, and the spots are spread out enough you are still in relative seclusion. The columbine trailhead being in the back of the camp is an added bonus. Don't have to drive anywhere to get in a good hike. Facilities and toilets are clean, and they have potable water. Definitely one of my family's favorite locations to camp.

@MurielE5D56CAB · Camped on Jun 3, 2024 at Campsite #10

Very nice campground right at the base of the Columbine Canyon trail that leads up into the wilderness area. The 2024 hosts, Roger and Gwen, are great! - very friendly and helpful. Vault toilet was uber-clean. The creek runs right down through the middle of the campground providing beautiful sound, and it also helps to mask any noise from other campers. There were lots of dogs, but it was very quiet and they were leashed in the campground. We hiked right from the campground with our dogs and loved it. We went in early June and the daytime temps were in the low 70's and it got very nice and cool at night, which, along the the creek sounds were great for sleeping! Would love to go back!

@MichaelF459455 · Camped on Jun 2, 2024 at Campsite #2

We absolutely love it here! We come 2 to 3 times every year. They keep this Campground very clean. The hosts Roger and Gwen are awesome!! The best hosts we've ever dealt with and we've been coming here for over 30 years. They are so friendly and helpful. Great hiking trails. Red River is only 10 minutes away. There's a grocery store, a park and restaurants there. Beautiful place!

@MichaelM541440 · Camped on Jun 1, 2024 at Campsite #13

The campground is incredibly beautiful. Lots of trees, a stream running right through, and the sites well well-spaced. In addition, the hosts were the most friendly and professional we have ever experienced.

@MarcieC3546247 · Camped on Sep 7, 2023 at Campsite #15

The location is fabulous. It's nice to be close to a town.The drawback was the campground hosts driving around in a noisy golf cart along with all the campers that had generators running.The noise is a huge turn off for me. If that isn't a bother - this is a perfect campsite.

@BRYANW2909940 · Camped on Sep 4, 2023 at Campsite #4

Camp was clean and quiet. Hosts were very attentive to the needs of the camp. Overall, a grat experience.

@LindaH1671742 · Camped on Aug 1, 2023 at Campsite #12

Reserved site #12, but it was extremely unlevel and had both a tree and a rock which were in the way of slide outs. Had to move to another site the next day.

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