Little Arsenic Springs Campground
Rio Grande del Norte National Monument
Write a Review Little Arsenic Questa, NM 87556 575-758-8851 575-586-1150 Official WebsiteGPS: 36.6677, -105.68
Overview of Little Arsenic Springs Campground
Last Price Paid: $7
Reported by Lori on 7/10/2024
Longest RV Reported: 40 feet (Class A)
Reported by Amy on 10/24/2021
Number of Sites 6
Elevation 7,480 ft / 2,279 m
Tent Camping Yes
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Reviews of Little Arsenic Springs Campground 14 people have reviewed this location.
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“Great Location”
Reviewed 7/10/2024
| Nightly rate: | $7 |
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| Days stayed: | 13 |
| Site Number: | 12 |
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We wanted an inexpensive campground with a toilet so we could stay a couple of weeks and see the surrounding area. There is no dump nearby. Our site overlooked the Rio Grande River and we could walk down the hill and sit in the evening overlooking the river and watch the sunset. The night sky is beautiful, lots of stars! There are ... more
We wanted an inexpensive campground with a toilet so we could stay a couple of weeks and see the surrounding area. There is no dump nearby. Our site overlooked the Rio Grande River and we could walk down the hill and sit in the evening overlooking the river and watch the sunset. The night sky is beautiful, lots of stars!
There are not many sites large enough to put a large rig into and you need to be careful because some spurs in the campgrounds aren't big enough to turn around. The sites are spread out and not on top of each other, which is another plus. The pit toilets are clean, there is water nearby and the rangers drive through daily and sometimes more than once a day.
It's a bit of a drive to get in and out of the park (watch for cows on the road and road cyclists), but well worth it for the small camping fee and if you have a senior pass, it's half off at $3.50/night.
From our campsite we hiked and mountain biked. There is a gravel path that roughly parallels the paved loop road, plus we did some other mountain biking in the area.
We boarded or put our dogs in a daycare near Taos on days we were going to be gone most of the day, due to the heat and length of time. For example, we took the narrow-gauge steam engine train from Antonito to Chama one day and climbed Wheeler Peak another. We have a senior dog we need to be careful with. 10,000 Wags Pet Resort is great, if anyone needs a place for their dogs. Fill out the info online, submit the necessary documentation online and call them for a reservation.
Regarding cell service, I have Verizon and couldn't do much with it, receive emails. My husband has T-Mobile did better. We have Starlink, so wasn't a problem for us.
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This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Great camping spot. The view is great”
Reviewed 7/20/2023
| Days stayed: | 1 |
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| Site Number: | 12 |
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Stayed in site 12 in our 33ft TT. Plenty of room.
Nice quiet spot, well kept.
Verizon 4G
feather would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Beautiful View, Quite And Remot”
Reviewed 7/3/2023
| Nightly rate: | $7 |
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
| Site Number: | 13 |
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We stayed in site 13! Gorgeous view. We have 20 ft camper fits great at this site. Level , covered picnic area. Definitely recommend this place. The only reason for the 4 star was it was hard to enjoy outside due to the biting flies. Also we believe that local town people attempted to steal our solar panels as it’s was ripped but unfor... more
We stayed in site 13! Gorgeous view. We have 20 ft camper fits great at this site. Level , covered picnic area. Definitely recommend this place. The only reason for the 4 star was it was hard to enjoy outside due to the biting flies. Also we believe that local town people attempted to steal our solar panels as it’s was ripped but unfortunately for them the solar panels were chained. We heard the noise my husband yelled out what’s that noise. We believe that startled them and left. We reported.. the park ranger came to check with us twice and was very helpful and kind. Just be cautious with your surroundings.
It truly is a beautiful site and we recommend it.
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NAVRET would stay here again
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“Amazing Little Campground In A Beautiful Area”
Reviewed 5/26/2023
| Nightly rate: | $7 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 10 |
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There are multiple small campgrounds near the Rio Grande Del Norte National Monument, all of which are first come, first serve. Little Arsenic has 6 campsites, some on the canyon rim. We stayed in site 10 which was very quiet and private. Covered picnic table was a plus. Water spigots in campground. Vault toilets were clean and well m... more
There are multiple small campgrounds near the Rio Grande Del Norte National Monument, all of which are first come, first serve. Little Arsenic has 6 campsites, some on the canyon rim. We stayed in site 10 which was very quiet and private. Covered picnic table was a plus. Water spigots in campground. Vault toilets were clean and well maintained. Piñon pines provide privacy but not a whole lot of shade. T-mobile 5g service had 2-3 bars. Staff at Wild Rivers visitors center was friendly and informative. Great hikes and beautiful views.
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JMA would stay here again
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“Beautiful, Remote. ”
Reviewed 11/11/2022
| Nightly rate: | $7 |
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| Site Number: | 10 |
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It’s a bit of a drive out there but so worth it. 5-6 campsites. No one here this time of year.
All we need is a flat spot and a pit toilet so this perfect for $7.
Great walking along trails at the top and hiking down into the gorge. Down Little Arsenic Trail over to Big Arsenic and back up. Stunning views of the river and gorge.
Nigeltheredvan would stay here again
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“Completely worth the drive”
Reviewed 10/24/2021
| Nightly rate: | $7 |
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| Days stayed: | 10 |
| Site Number: | 12 |
| RV Length: | 40' (Class A) |
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Based on other reviewers, we decided to stay a little further outside of Taos. I’m so glad we did. The spot backed right up to the gorge and we were overlooking the river for our whole stay. The spots are clean and the vault toilet was an extra bonus. Occasionally other campers would pull into other spots, but they are all so nicely sp... more
Based on other reviewers, we decided to stay a little further outside of Taos. I’m so glad we did. The spot backed right up to the gorge and we were overlooking the river for our whole stay. The spots are clean and the vault toilet was an extra bonus. Occasionally other campers would pull into other spots, but they are all so nicely spaced that the privacy was wonderful. We got to meet a few of the park employees and everybody was really helpful. We will be coming back. Verizon was only 3G and occasionally a bit spotty… But nothing we couldn’t deal with. We work full-time from our rig and were able to email, text, talk on the phone, and surf the Internet. Videoconferencing was not an option but so what? It was so beautiful here I would’ve stayed for a month. We got here at the end of October and the days were warm. The nights did hover in the mid 30s…
Amy would stay here again
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“Cool Nights, Amazing Views”
Reviewed 7/20/2021
| Nightly rate: | $7 |
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| Days stayed: | 5 |
| Site Number: | 13 |
| RV Length: | 26' (Travel Trailer) |
Overall Rating
We happened upon this place while exploring from nearby Red River. We immediately went back and got our camper and claimed a spot here (first come, first served). It is dry camping for sure... water is available, but there is no dump station. We ended up in spot 13 at Little Arsenic. The view of the gorge is great. It does warm ... more
We happened upon this place while exploring from nearby Red River. We immediately went back and got our camper and claimed a spot here (first come, first served). It is dry camping for sure... water is available, but there is no dump station. We ended up in spot 13 at Little Arsenic. The view of the gorge is great. It does warm up into the 80s during the day, but the nights are nice and cool. Mosquitos are minimal, but there are biting flies. However the site is fairly level, and there is a very nice covered picnic table, and pit toilets are nearby.
My AT&T signal was spotty, but I am currently posting this from my hotspot at my camp site without using a signal booster. I also have a WeBoost cell booster, and it it work fine from here.
We plan to come back, but maybe in May or late September, to avoid the insects and enjoy cooler daytime temps. It's not too hot here now, but when you factor in the heat, and insect repellant: multiple showers are are a must... Then when you consider that the closes place to legally dump your gray tank is 15 miles away.... you kinda get the picture.
There is a nice visitor center open on the weekends and multiple hiking trails. I definitely recommend it for folks who like to dry camp. We were able to pick up several OTA television stations, and running one AC unit with our generators was more than adequate.
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“I Would Have Stayed if it Had a Data Signal”
Reviewed 9/21/2019
| Nightly rate: | $3 |
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| Days stayed: | 0 |
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The place is beautiful and very well maintained. Based on the other user comments I decided to give this place a go (along with the other campgrounds in this area) and see if I had any luck with getting a good data/cell signal. I have a Verizon cell phone plan, a Verizon hotspot plan, and an AT&T hotspot plan and though it showed 4... more
The place is beautiful and very well maintained. Based on the other user comments I decided to give this place a go (along with the other campgrounds in this area) and see if I had any luck with getting a good data/cell signal.
I have a Verizon cell phone plan, a Verizon hotspot plan, and an AT&T hotspot plan and though it showed 4 bars for Verizon I still couldn't connect to data. AT&T had no connection at all.
While I was there checking it out, it has a fantastic view of the Rio Grande, each spot was really nice and clean, the bathroom (pit toilets) was surprisingly clean as well.
I wanted so bad to stay here, but because I needed to work I had to move on. So if you don't need data or possibly cell, then it's a perfect spot.
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StoryChasing.com would stay here again
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“Beautiful, remote, soothing.”
Reviewed 8/2/2019
| Nightly rate: | $3 |
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| Days stayed: | 8 |
| Site Number: | 11 |
| RV Length: | 36' (Class A) |
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This is a remote fairly primitive campground. There is water available in the campground and vault toilets. Fabulous stars. Our view of the canyon was incredible. No phone service, no internet, no newspaper. Bring a hummingbird feeder. We had Broadtails, Black Chinned, and Calliopes. We hiked Big Arsenic and Little Arsenic trails down ... more
This is a remote fairly primitive campground. There is water available in the campground and vault toilets. Fabulous stars. Our view of the canyon was incredible. No phone service, no internet, no newspaper. Bring a hummingbird feeder. We had Broadtails, Black Chinned, and Calliopes. We hiked Big Arsenic and Little Arsenic trails down to the river. Big Arsenic is my favorite, not only is it somewhat less steep I think it is lovely. The roads are great for bike riding.
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Reta would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Remote and beautiful!”
Reviewed 10/5/2017
| Nightly rate: | $7 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
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All of the campgrounds in Rio Grande del Norte National Monument are very similar. They're small, clean and many sites have views of the canyon. Verizon worked with a booster for voice calls, and without the booster reception was spotty. Data was non-existent. AT&T worked fine for data, we actually found that it was better un-boo... more
All of the campgrounds in Rio Grande del Norte National Monument are very similar. They're small, clean and many sites have views of the canyon.
Verizon worked with a booster for voice calls, and without the booster reception was spotty. Data was non-existent.
AT&T worked fine for data, we actually found that it was better un-boosted. We didn't measure up and down speeds while we were there, but it was fine for work.
I wish we had time to explore the area more and check out some of the trails.
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Aluminarium would stay here again
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Amenities
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- dry camping
Recreation
- recreation trail
Site Amenities
- fire ring
- picnic table
Facilities
- restrooms: vault
- water available
Pets
- pets
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