Questa, NM

Columbine Campground (Nm)

Availability

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About this spot

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.

Typical weather

Red River

Average water temperature
Average water temperature for Red River, January through DecemberEach point shows the monthly average water temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.34°JJanuary: average water temperature 34°F37°FFebruary: average water temperature 37°F46°MMarch: average water temperature 46°F45°AApril: average water temperature 45°F45°MMay: average water temperature 45°F51°JJune: average water temperature 51°F53°JJuly: average water temperature 53°F53°AAugust: average water temperature 53°F51°SSeptember: average water temperature 51°F43°OOctober: average water temperature 43°F39°NNovember: average water temperature 39°F34°DDecember: average water temperature 34°F

Water: Water Quality Portal — 54 field-sample stations

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