Red River, New Mexico

I hope to get to that area next summer myself. But then, I would want to just stay in the national forest CGs and then do some driving and hiking in the area, and those activities are plenty affordable.

rexlion wrote:
I would want to just stay in the national forest CGs and then do some driving and hiking in the area, and those activities are plenty affordable.

Yep! A poorboy could enjoy the Red River area quite will by doing just that.

Never actually stayed near Red River only driven through years ago. But have researched site in Nat'l Forest & came up with several in the area which sounded good.

One would have to do a little checking in the more resort-like places to see how affordable they are. But the forest campsites are always more my cup of tea.

For more cultural diversion, Taos is a short drive away with plenty of museums & art galleries, restaurants & food vendors, other Drives & Attractions in the Area.

A day trip to Eagle Nest Area would be enjoyable. Actually, we did a day trip drive from Eagle Nest to Red River to see what was there.

The Enchanted Circle scenic drive encompasses Taos, Angel Fire, Eagle Nest, Red River and Questa. You'll find a number of forest service campgrounds just outside of Taos towards Angel Fire and a couple more between Red River and Questa.

Of course, there are full service commercial campgrounds in nearly all of these towns.

Personally, though, I'd go to the Wild Rivers Recreation Area, now part of the BLM's brand new and large Rio Grande del Norte National Monument. Wild Rivers has a campground and is located several miles outside of Questa. There you can peer into the two gorges formed by the Red River and the Rio Grande. Hike until you drop, do some world-class fishing (after a good hike), study the petroglyphs, see wildlife all over the place.

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Lynn

Can let you know more soon. Relatives have rented a vacation home there and invited us to it. Never been there, never heard of it until they let us know their plans. Won't be taking the TT as there is supposed to be plenty of room. Once some place we do like to get out and explore.

Red River is a very laid-back small town. Anyone would fit in perfectly! Lots of camping options.

Great area.Cimarron Canyon State Park is less than 30 miles from Red River and if nothing else make a great over night spot. Great scenery from there to Red River and it would be a shame to miss it by driving at night.

Thanks for all the good info. I plan to go there next summer in a RV.

There are two nice RV parks in Red River, Red River RV Park and the River Ranch RV Park. I seem to remember RRRV at a little under $40/day. There are parks at Questa and Eagle Nest too. If you come into Red River from the East, be advised, Bobcat Pass is not for the faint of heart. There are about four miles of 6% grade and curves between the top and into Red River. It isn't bad but be sure your brakes are in good shape and an exhaust brake is a good idea too. An easier grade is to come in through Questa, North of Taos. We go to Red River every June and manage just fine. It's a fun place to visit; good restaurants, shopping, fishing and just relaxing.
Russ

Thanks Russ