No detected openings were recorded in the last 90 days. Campsite Sniper monitors Columbine Campground (NM) continuously and will alert you if that changes.
Of the 338 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Sep 30, 2026): 338 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative). Of the facility's 27 monitored sites, 17 can be reserved online and 9 are first-come, first-served (1 closed).
No online availability right now
Load status
Sep 18 – Sep 30, 2026Of the 338 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Sep 30, 2026): 338 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Sep 2026No month in range currently shows online availability. 0 open site-nights across the tracked window — these site-nights are on sites not offered for online reservation.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 26 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
About Columbine Campground (NM)
Overview
Columbine Campground is located between Questa and Red River, New Mexico. The Red River flows past the campground and a trailhead leads into the Columbine-Hondo Wilderness area. Columbine Campground sits at 7,900 feet in elevation.
Recreation
The Columbine Twining hiking trail can be found at the south end of the campground and gives access to 14 miles of hiking trails, and leads into the Columbin-Hondo Wilderness area. The Red River runs near the campground and can be accessed near the first loop.
Facilities
This campground offers 26 single sites, potable water, and vault toilets. Each site is has a fire ring, picnic table, and tent pad. Please note that no water can be filled directly into a trailer, rv, or motorhome anywhere in this campground - the potable water is only for filling containers you bring back to your site.
Natural Features
The campground is composed of two loops. One small loop at the campground entrance, has all open sites and views of the towering mountains. The other is a long loop up the canyon along the fast-flowing Columbine Creek. The campsites in this loop are tucked in among pine, spruce and some aspen providing ample shade and good privacy between campsites.
Getting there
Five miles east of Questa, New Mexico via NM highway 38.
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Columbine Campground (NM)?
Campsite Sniper's current snapshot shows none of the 338 tracked site-nights open for online reservation at Columbine Campground (NM). That can mean dates are reserved, closed, not yet released, or offered first-come, first-served rather than online. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
Which sites at Columbine Campground (NM) fit a 35-foot RV?
17 of the 26 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 70 ft.
Does Columbine Campground (NM) have online availability right now?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot, none of the 338 tracked site-nights are open for online reservation. That can mean dates are reserved, closed, not yet released, or offered first-come, first-served rather than online. A free Campsite Sniper alert tells you if any date opens online.
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