Columbine Campground (nm)

Columbine Campground is located between Questa and Red River, New Mexico, at 7,900 feet in elevation. The Red River flows past the campground and a trailhead leads into the Columbine-Hondo Wilderness area. The Columbine Twining hiking trail can be found at the south end of the campground and gives access to 14 miles of hiking trails, leading into the Columbine-Hondo Wilderness. The Red River runs near the campground and can be accessed near the first loop. This campground offers 26 single sites, potable water and vault toilets. Each site 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. 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, where the campsites are tucked in among pine, spruce and some aspen, providing ample shade and good privacy between campsites. Be sure to explore Red River, Questa and the Enchanted Circle while in the area.