Cuchilla Campground
Open seasonally from approximately May through September, weather dependent. No reservations; first-come, first-served only. No potable water available; campers must bring their own drinking water.
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…
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Forest Road 639South Road Restriction
Vehicles will be restricted on Forest Road 639South near Truchas, N.M., from October 1 at 6:00 a.m. to October 14 at 11:59 p.m. during a road improvement project. Work includes road reconditioning, drain dip construction and the removal or replacement of several culverts.Non-motorized access will…
About
Cuchilla Campground is a small, free primitive campground nestled along the Rio Hondo in the Carson National Forest at 7,800 feet elevation. Located 13 miles north of Taos on State Highway 230 along the Enchanted Circle Scenic Byway, the campground offers 3 sites suitable for tents and small trailers under 22 feet. Each site has a picnic table, and a vault toilet is provided. No potable water is available; stream water from the Rio Hondo is not recommended for drinking. The campground serves as a gateway to backcountry recreation in the Questa Ranger District. The Rio Hondo flows along the campground providing fishing opportunities. The Yerba Canyon Trail (#61) is a short walk away, and trailheads for the Columbine Hondo Wilderness Study Area lie several miles northeast on Highway 230. The high-elevation setting delivers cool summer temperatures and scenic mountain views.
Directions
From Taos, drive 13 miles north on State Highway 230 (toward Taos Ski Valley). The campground is along the highway near the Rio Hondo.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 22ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 22ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (575) 586-0520 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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