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Cuchilla Campground
5 mi west of Taos Ski Valley, NM · No signal at camp
About Cuchilla Campground
Cuchilla Campground. USDA Forest Service Photo. Open May to September 7,800 ft. elevation. 3 campsites for trailers (RV's under 22') Tables, toilets. Water available from stream; not recommended for drinking. Camping/picnicking Fishing access for Rio Hondo Hiking Trails - Trailheads for Columbine Hondo Wilderness Study Area are several miles north east on Highway 230.
- Season: Generally April – December (weather dependent; call ahead)
- Managed by: USFS - Carson National Forest
- Where: 5 mi west of Taos Ski Valley, NM · 36.56891, -105.52021
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–Apr.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yerba Canyon | Horse | 0.1 mi | 4.0 mi |
| Manzanita Canyon | Horse | 0.8 mi | 4.1 mi |
| Italianos Canyon | Horse | 1.7 mi | 3.5 mi |
| Gavilan Canyon | Horse | 2.7 mi | 2.4 mi |
| Lobo Peak | Horse | 3.0 mi | 10.4 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Water fill-up: 23.8 mi
Propane: 10.6 mi
Camps nearby
- Cuchillo Del Medio Campground 0.9 mi
- Italianos 1.8 mi
- Lower Hondo Campground 2.1 mi
- Twining Campground 4.4 mi
- Twining Campground 4.6 mi
- Columbine Campground 7.7 mi