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…
Offices Closed July 3
All Carson National Offices are closed on federal holidays, including in observance of Independence Day on July 3 and the Fourth of July weekend. Some services are available online:Firewood PermitsCampground ReservationsCurrent Fire Restrictions
Beehive Fire Road Closures (Tres Piedras Ranger District)
For public and firefigther safety during Beehive Fire operations, the following roads will be closed to all entry beginning July 2, 2026:The entire length of Forest Service Road 83.Forest Service Road 133, from Highway 64 to its intersection with Forest Service Road 133E1.The entire length of…
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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