Campsite recommendations?

[swhme]

Hey all! Looking to do some exploring next week, and would love to check out some areas we haven’t visited yet. I’ve spent a good amount of time in the Jemez and the San Juans (especially between Durango and Silverton), but would love some new spots to investigate in northern NM— any recommendations? Bonus points for water, double bonus points if it’s enough water to swim.

Thanks!

 

[Poupon]

Hey all! Looking to do some exploring next week, and would love to check out some areas we haven’t visited yet. I’ve spent a good amount of time in the Jemez and the San Juans (especially between Durango and Silverton), but would love some new spots to investigate in northern NM— any recommendations? Bonus points for water, double bonus points if it’s enough water to swim.

Thanks!

The Carson NF is a great place to explore. Use the MVUM to see where disperse camping is permitted. You can also reference the NMBDR as a guide for a main trail and then take various spur roads off the BDR to explore. Use of the NMBDR provides confidence that you wont run into locked gates. Have fun.

 

[juane]

Yes, the West Zone of the Carson (West of the Rio Grande) has some pretty amazing camping opportunities. Send me a PM and I'll respond with details.

 

[swhme]

Yes, the West Zone of the Carson (West of the Rio Grande) has some pretty amazing camping opportunities. Send me a PM and I'll respond with details.

PM sent! Thanks

 

[alia176]

I camped below the Rio Grande last weekend (next to couple of ponds) and it was awesome. You can camp at multiple reservation CGs along this dirt road, and of course around the actual reservoir as well. There are dispersed camping areas around the reservoir itself.

i was heading to Ouray from Creede via Stony pass and these water features were along my route. These are the headwaters to Rio Grande river.