Mccrystal
Its 55 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Single Site: $28.00 per night (includes parking for one vehicle). Mccrystal is a National Forest campground near Colfax, New Mexico.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Mccrystal sits inside Carson National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- None, first-come
- Fee
- Single Site: $28.00 per night (includes parking for one vehicle)
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Sites and hookups
- Total sites
- 55
- ✓ Toilets
On site: Toilets.
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 8,111 ft
36.7774, -105.1126 in Colfax. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Mccrystal?
No. Mccrystal is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Mccrystal?
Camping at Mccrystal costs Single Site: $28.00 per night (includes parking for one vehicle).
How many campsites does Mccrystal have?
Mccrystal has 55 campsites.
Who manages Mccrystal?
Mccrystal is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Mccrystal
Costilla Reservoir's mapped center point is 11 miles from Mccrystal in a straight line. Current water level: Costilla Reservoir water level on reservoirfinder.com.
More campgrounds: camping near Colfax and campgrounds in Colfax.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01