Carson National Forest
Carson National Forest is a national forest in northern New Mexico, United States.
A national forest, 14 mi north of Ojo Caliente
Plan where you’ll sleep
The nearest town with many places to stay is Arroyo Seco, 27 miles east. Where to stay ↓
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 16°, with about 24" of snow a year. When to go ↓
Best months: May and Sep
May and September are the mild months, with highs of 74–78°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Ojo Caliente. Green months are the mild ones.
Carson National Forest
Carson National Forest is a national forest in northern New Mexico, United States. It encompasses 6,070 square kilometers (1.5 million acres) and is administered by the United States Forest Service. The Forest Service's "mixed use" policy allows for its use for recreation, grazing, and resource extraction.
- Type
- National forest
- Area
- 2,344 square miles
- Wikipedia readers
- 10K a year
Where to stay near Carson National Forest
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Taos (40) and Ranchos de Taos (8).
Taos
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
6,458 people
29 mi east of Carson National Forest
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Carson National Forest | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taos | 29 mi east | 45 min | 40 21 hotels · 15 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 RV park | 6,458 | $446K | D− |
| Ojo Caliente | 14 mi south | 20 min | 2 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B | — | — | — |
| Ranchos de Taos | 28 mi east | 40 min | 8 1 hotel · 1 motel · 4 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 2,536 | $350K | — |
| Arroyo Seco | 27 mi east | 40 min | 6 2 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 3 lodges & cabins | 2,112 | $604K | — |
| Abiquiu 52% vacation homes | 26 mi southwest | 40 min | 3 1 hotel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground | 40 | — | — |
| Questa | 29 mi northeast | 45 min | 3 1 hotel · 2 RV parks | 2,466 | $234K | — |
| Canjilon | 20 mi west | 30 min | 1 1 campground | 185 | $396K | — |
| Taos Pueblo | 28 mi east | 40 min | 2 2 hotels | 1,129 | $372K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Carson National Forest
Other well-known places within 53 miles.
53 mi🏞 National PreserveValles Caldera National Preserve85K visitors a year
53 mi🏞 National MonumentBandelier National Monument248K visitors a year
52 mi⛷ Ski areaSki Santa Fe, Santa Fe, Q3855588 runs · 1,753 ft vertical⛷34 mi⛷ Ski areaTaos Ski Valley103 runs · 2,468 ft vertical⛷46 mi⛷ Ski areaAngel Fire Resort101 runs · 2,205 ft vertical⛷39 mi⛷ Ski areaRed River Ski Area85 runs · 1,629 ft vertical⛷47 mi⛷ Ski areaPajarito Mountain62 runs · 1,456 ft vertical⛷38 mi⛷ Ski areaSipapu Ski and Summer Resort40 runs · 1,059 ft verticalPhoto credits
Valles Caldera National Preserve: Jesse Allen and Robert Simmon, Public domain · Bandelier National Monument: Andrew Dunn (talk · contribs), CC BY-SA 2.0 · Ski Santa Fe, Santa Fe, Q38555: Ybratcher, CC BY-SA 4.0
Visiting Carson National Forest
What town is Carson National Forest near?
Ojo Caliente, NM, about 14 miles south.
When is the best time to visit Carson National Forest?
May and September, with highs of 74–78°.
What is the closest airport to Carson National Forest?
Taos Regional (TSM), about 22 miles away. The nearest big hub is Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ), about 106 miles.
Where should I stay near Carson National Forest?
Taos (29 mi, 40 places to stay), Ranchos de Taos (28 mi, 8 places to stay) and Arroyo Seco (27 mi, 6 places to stay).
Tips from people in Ojo Caliente
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.