Colorado/NM camping suggestions

[toehanus]

My wife and I are planning a camping trip in late April/Early May and are wanting to go in the Southern Colorado/Northern NM rocky mountain areas. I was hoping that some of you might have some suggestions on a destination. We are both experienced at camping and have all weather gear etc. We're not really looking for a state park developed camping area, but we're not wanting to hike 20 miles into the bush either. Maybe something in between. Would love to hear suggestions and see pics if you have any. Thanks.

toe

 

[finishnailer]

North of Red River, take the rough dirt road to Cabresto lake. The trail up to Hart Lake into the Latir wilderness is fatally beautiful. It's a tough 4-5 miles, worth every drop of sweat! Great places for camping, Hart lake is around 11000'.

 

[finishnailer]

That was supposed to be totally beautiful! It is not fatal, sorry.

 

[willystruck]

If you are an NRA member, you might make a one night stop at the Whittington Center at Raton, NM. Nice camp grounds and lots to see.

 

[UnSafe]

The terrain between Santa Fe and Chama is wonderful. Up canyon (Toward Wolf Creek Pass) from Pagosa Springs, CO are truely beautiful camping/ hiking areas worth considering. The Springs Resort is also worth spending a night or two at, if just to find out how hot is too hot

Still going to have snowpack at higher altitudes. Most of the Ski areas close mid April. If you enjoy earning your turns, you can get in on great snow and a unique social experience in some of the late season basins.

 

[Biggsly]

All around the Red River NM area is beautiful. Great hiking and fishing also.

 

[dieseltech09]

The Valle Vidal area of Carson National Forest outside of Cimarron NM

http://www.gorp.com/parks-guide/tra...camping-taos-new-mexico-sidwcmdev_063856.html

 

[dennishoddy]

All around the Red River NM area is beautiful. Great hiking and fishing also.

Anywhere in that area is good.

 

[dennishoddy]

All around the Red River NM area is beautiful. Great hiking and fishing also.

The Valle Vidal area of Carson National Forest outside of Cimarron NM

http://www.gorp.com/parks-guide/tra...camping-taos-new-mexico-sidwcmdev_063856.html

Great area as well.

 

[JB Books]

Pagosa Springs has the San Juan National Forest. Spent a lot of time there a youngster. If you want to go further south in NM, go to the Lincoln National Forest around Ruidoso and Cloudcroft. My mother owns a lot of land that way.