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Carson National Forest

 
 
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Carson National Forest
208 Cruz Alta Road
Taos, NM 87571

(575) 758-6200

United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service.

 

View of Wheeler Peak from Taos Ski Valley View of Wheeler Peak from Taos Ski Valley

Recreational Activities

Camping

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Information on camping on the Carson National Forests and a listing of pre-established campgrounds.

 

Fishing

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Some of the best trout fishing in New Mexico can be found on the Carson National Forest amidst the imposing beauty of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

 

Trails

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The Carson National Forest offers a number of trails for hiking, motorcycle, mountain bike, and horseback riding. Become familiar with the "Rules of the Road".

 

Continental Divide National Scenic Trail Map (754 kb)

Free download to google Earth: http://www.google.com/earth/download/ge/agree.html

Continental Divide National Scenic Trail Status 2011 kmz map (171 kb)


Winter Sports

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Plenty of opportunities for cross-country and downhill skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling exist on the Carson.

 

Wilderness Areas

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All Forest Roads and trails are open year round for foot travel, hiking, cross country skiing and snowshoeing.

Sight Seeing - Go for the Gold... Enjoy fall colors in Carson National Forest!

New Travel Management Rule

Public Lands Information Center

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Recreation Facility Analysis

 

 

 

Reports

Carson National Forest Recreation Fee Program Accomplishment Report - 2009

Region 3 2009 Forest Accomplishment Reports

 

USDA Forest Service - Carson National Forest
Last Modified: Tuesday, 27 September 2011 at 15:57:07 EDT


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