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Aldo Leopold House

Carson National Forest

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Campground guide

What to know before booking

The house is located in a rural area of Northern New Mexico. The Leopold house is approximately 1300 Sq. The cabin was built in the shadow of one the “TP Rocks” and the front porch faces eastward across the great sage plain and the Rio Grande Gorge toward Wheeler Peak (New Mexico’s highest) and the Sangre de Christo Range.

max Stay

5 nights

Official campground details, summarized

Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.

Facilities

The Leopold house is approximately 1300 Sq. Ft. There is a dining room with a large table and chairs. The home has four bedrooms with beds for up to 8 people. The house has a fully equipped kitchen, and a large covered front porch, and a back porch with a picnic table. There is a gas range, oven, microwave, fully equipped kitchen, indoor plumbing, flush toilet, and claw foot bathtub/shower. There is only one bathroom in the home and is on the first floor. The fireplace is not for use. Parking is available on site and can accommodate approximately 8 vehicles. No RVs or tent camping is allowed. Guests will need to provide sleeping bags/linens, towels, toilet paper, paper towels, coffee, hand soap, and dish soap, etc. This is a non-smoking facility. Grills, campfires, and any outdoor cooking are NOT allowed on the back and front porches, nor within the area surrounding the house. Fire danger is always a concern in the Southwest.

Natural Features

The cabin was built in the shadow of one the “TP Rocks” and the front porch faces eastward across the great sage plain and the Rio Grande Gorge toward Wheeler Peak (New Mexico’s highest) and the Sangre de Christo Range.

Recreation

The cabin is adjacent to one of the Tres Piedras (three rocks, aka the TP Rocks), which are composed of “excellent granite” and offer great non-technical hiking and scrambling opportunities as well as difficult technical climbing routes. One can access the Carson NF directly behind the house. The Aldo Leopold Trail can be accessed proximate the Tres Piedras RD just to the north off Hwy 64. Surrounded by pine trees, a stay at the Aldo Leopold House will take you back to a simpler time.

Nearby Attractions

The Leopold House is located on the Tres Piedras Ranger District office compound. From the house visitors have access to a variety of activities on the forest. Hopewell Lake campground and day use area is approximately 30 miles from the house (north on Hwy 64) and offers opportunities for fishing, hiking on the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail, or exploring many roads in the San Juan Mountains. The Cruces Basin wilderness is approximately 25 miles west of the house and has amazing opportunities for solitude. The town of Taos is 30 miles to the east. Taos Pueblo National Heritage site is located a few miles north of the Town of Taos. Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs is located 60 miles south of the house. Between the house and the Town of Taos lies the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument. There are opportunities to ride the Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad, riders can board the train in Chama NM or Antonito CO.

Campsite map

Site markers come from Recreation.gov campsite coordinates.

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Campsites

A sample of official campsite metadata for scanning equipment fit before booking.

Site Leopold House

Loop A

CABIN ELECTRIC

36 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Important notices

Items to bring with you: potable water, bedding (sheets, blankets, sleeping bags, etc.), bath towels, kitchen towels, soap, toilet paper, paper towels, trash bags, and personal items.
Trash service is not available. Please take all of your trash with you.
Smoking inside the house is prohibited
Pets are not permitted at the cabin.

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Common questions

Is Aldo Leopold House available right now?

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