Columbine Corrals Campground sits at 9,440 feet in Coronado National Forest with six sites equipped with picnic tables, fire rings, and vault toilets. The campground runs $15-$30 per night and includes public corrals for horse camping. Ash Creek Trail #307 and Web Peak Trail #345 begin at the campground.
The campground caters to both traditional and equestrian camping. It has six sites equipped with basic amenities and public corrals for horse camping.
Weather and SeasonsSummer is the reliable window here. Daytime highs run 60-75°F with nights dropping into the 30s and 40s. The campground operates mid-April through mid-November, but late spring through early summer brings the driest conditions and fully open trails. At this elevation, mornings stay cool year-round. Pack layers. Weekend crowds pick up during holidays, but most nights are quiet.
ElevationPerched at an impressive 9,440 feet above sea level, Columbine Corrals offers a true high-country experience where the air is crisp, the views stretch for miles, and summer temperatures remain refreshingly cool even on the warmest days. This elevated paradise provides natural air conditioning and sweeping panoramic vistas that remind visitors why mountain camping holds such allure for those seeking respite from the heat and hustle of lower elevations.
Natural Features and SceneryMixed-conifer forest at 9,440 feet elevation. Douglas firs, spruces, and pines provide shade and frame views of surrounding peaks. The high-elevation setting means cooler temperatures and thinner air than lower campgrounds in the region.
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