Cebolla Mesa
Open seasonally from May through October. First-come, first-served with no reservations. 14-day stay limit within any 45-day period.
Cannabis Possession Prohibited
Order 03-00-00-21-002 prohibits possessing, storing, or transporting a cannabis plant, any part of a cannabis plant, or any substance derived from a cannabis plant within the Southwestern Region National Forests in the State of New Mexico and the National Grasslands in the states of Texas and…
Post-Storm Road Conditions
Recent storms have caused degrading road conditions in some parts of the forest, especially on the Jicarilla Ranger District, where roads are largely inaccessible.With more weather forecasted, visitors should understand that road conditions can change fast: A road used to enter the forest may not…
Kitchen Mesa Closure (Upper Trail)
The upper section of Kitchen Mesa Trail out of Ghost Ranch is currently closed to allow for critical trail reconstruction. The closure is expected to remain in effect through November 1, weather permitting.
About
Cebolla Mesa Campground sits at 7,300 feet elevation on the rim of the dramatic Rio Grande Gorge, about 8 miles southwest of Questa in Carson National Forest. The small campground has just 5 sites scattered through a piñon-juniper woodland, offering a quiet, primitive camping experience with vault toilet facilities. The primary draw is access to the Cebolla Mesa Trail, a moderately strenuous path that drops 800 feet down the gorge walls to reach the Rio Grande Wild and Scenic River. Anglers can fish for Rio Grande cutthroat trout at the confluence with the Red River. Special catch-and-release regulations apply to protect native trout populations. Access is via Forest Road 9, a dirt and gravel route that becomes hazardous in wet or muddy conditions. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations required.
Directions
From Questa, drive 4.9 miles south on State Highway 522 to Forest Road 9. Turn west and drive 3.4 miles on the dirt/gravel road to the campground. FR 9 is hazardous in muddy conditions.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (575) 758-6200 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| Carson NF - Cebolla Mesa Campground | |
| Carson NF Alerts |
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