From the town of Cimarron, drive 5 miles northeast on Highway 64 to Cerrososo Canyon
Only use dead and down wood for campfires
This is a popular trail for off-road driving and scenic driving, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day
The Rio Costilla is loaded with Rio Grande Cutthroats averaging 8 to 12 inches, and some much larger
RCCLA open all year but fishes mid May through Sept Rio Costilla - NM Reported by: Doc Thompson Last Updated: 11/30/23 Fishing Outlook & Conditions Water Temp: 58 Doc Thompson's Tip of the Week Winter Conditions Directions open in app There are user-made trails that you may use
How effectively the catch-and-release rules are enforced on the RCCLA land above Latir Creek is another matter
Map shows land ownership, special water locations and details
Regular Trout Waters continue downstream through Costilla Canyon where boulders and deadfall accent multiple plunge pools providing great fishing opportunities
Map Information Activities Bicycling Camping & Cabins Fishing Hiking The Valle Vidal ( Spanish, "Valley of Life") is a 101,794 acres (41,195 ha) mountain basin in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains within the Carson National Forest, northwest of Cimarron, New Mexico
Valle Vidal: Carson National Forest The Valle Vidal is closed seasonally to public access: the west side is closed May 1-June 30, and the east side is closed Jan
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These 55 sites in Valle Vidal elk/bear country are a great hunting, hiking, fishing destination
Shuree Ponds, Comanche Creek and the Rio Pueblo are all near the campground, offering excellent fishing
Open to fishing July 1-December 31 during daylight hours from 30 minutes before Valle Vidal boasts one of the largest elk herds in New Mexico
From the town of Cimarron, drive 5 miles northeast on Highway 64 to Cerrososo Canyon
, it has 55 units for camping and can accommodate a trailer 32' and under
Visitors have opportunities to enjoy a variety of recreational activities in a If you are fishing outside of the Valle Vidal boundaries on the west side of the unit, please keep in mind that camping is allowed in designated areas only with permission from the Rio Costilla Cooperative Livestock Association
The McCrystal campground sits at 8,100 ft
Latrines, bear cables, fire rings, and other facilities are not provided in the Valle Vidal
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However, the abundance of these native fish has been reduced because of impacts Area Status: Open
One pond is reserved for anglers under 12
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We stopped at McCrystal Campground to visit Ring Place Ranch, a one-mile walk, and we sojourned at The Valle Vidal is a veritable Rocky Mountain paradise, with abundant populations of regional wildlife, including mule deer, black bear, mountain lion, bald eagles, and native Rio Grande cutthroat trout
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Open to fishing July 1-December 31 during daylight hours from 30 minutes before Best stretch: Valle Vidal (opens July 1 each year)
RCCLA open all year but fishes mid May through Sept The Valle Vidal is a veritable Rocky Mountain paradise, with abundant populations of regional wildlife, including mule deer, black bear, mountain lion, bald eagles, and native Rio Grande cutthroat trout
The sites are tucked among spruce, aspen and fir trees, and the camp offers an open range feel
Located in Game Management Unit 55 Region D, it is part of a trio of jewels - Vermejo Park, Valle Vidal and RCCLA Ranch
This area is catch and release flies only and opens July 1st
The Valle Vidal comprises about 102,000 acres and is a great place for fishing, hik- It is actually a small tailwater flowing out of Costilla reservoir, down through the gorgeous mountain meadows and gorges of the Valle Vidal
A trip to the Valle Vidal takes all day
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Open to fishing July 1-December 31 during daylight hours from 30 minutes before Give a Gift
4 miles downstream at Latir Creek, and throughout the Valle Vidal Unit, all streams and ponds are Valle Vidal: Costilla to Cimarron
A Real Working Ranch The Valle Vidal is closed to fishing for two years for Rio Grande cutthroat trout restoration
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The ranch is in a narrow valley with mountains to the north and south and the Rio Costilla bisecting the valley
TheValle Vidal(Spanish, "Valley of Life") is a 101,794 acres mountain basin in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains within the Carson National Forest
It is being managed to enhance its most important feature-wildlife- which includes a trophy elk herd
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the Valle Vidal Boundary westward to Latir Creek
Fishing trips on all the best streams, rivers and private ranches in Northern New Mexico
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Carson National Forest personnel are preparing to start the 6,333-acre McCrystal Rock Prescribed Fire in Valle Vidal as early
We were very pleased with our stay at Heritage Bang Saen Hotel which is located just across the street from Bang
Wind Gusts 20 mph
If you are fishing outside of the Valle Vidal boundaries on the west side of the unit, please keep in mind that camping is allowed in designated areas only with permission from the Rio Costilla Cooperative Livestock Association
The route is marked by signs
From the boundary, travel 7 miles on Forest Service Road The Valle Vidal is a veritable Rocky Mountain paradise, with abundant populations of regional wildlife, including mule deer, black bear, mountain lion, bald eagles, and native Rio Grande cutthroat trout
This is a popular trail for off-road driving and scenic driving, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day
Located in Game Management Unit 55 Region D, it is part of a trio of jewels – Vermejo Park, Valle Vidal and RCCLA Ranch
How effectively the catch-and-release rules are enforced on the RCCLA land above Latir Creek is another matter
The Valle Vidal Unit offers a wide range of outstanding winter fun
The Valle Vidal Section is a nine mile section below the Costilla reservoir damn
The Rio Costilla is stocked with catchable trout on a regular basis from spring to fall
According to the ranger we talked with they are anticipating stocking the water Fishing regulations in Valles Caldera National Preserve are structured to strongly support native fish conservation goals
The Valle Vidal is only open to snowmobiling if the elk have moved
Visitors have opportunities to enjoy a variety of recreational activities in a Maps available for GMU 55A _____ BLM: Raton Quad and Wheeler Peak Quad
Area Status: Open
Open to fishing July 1-December 31 during daylight hours from 30 minutes before Lake and Pond Fishing Areas
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The Camino Real Ranger District is the area closest to Taos and serves 32 unincorporated communities and 2 Native American Valle Vidal: Carson National Forest The Valle Vidal is closed seasonally to public access: the west side is closed May 1–June 30, and the east side is closed Jan
Tall Ponderosa pines, Aspens, and Narrow Leaf Cottonwoods are found throughout
The trail follows this wide, open valley south along the North Ponil Trail
The wide, meadow setting of the North Ponil Trail which this route follows south from the trailhead on Day 1
The scenery and opportunities to see wildlife are marvelous for If you are fishing outside of the Valle Vidal boundaries on the west side of the unit, please keep in mind that camping is allowed in designated areas only with permission from the Rio Costilla Cooperative Livestock Association