Enchanted Circle Campgrounds

Nestled in the Carson National Forest @ 9000ft in the Sangre de Cristo mountains in the southern region of the Colorado Rockies lies Enchanted Circle Campgrounds. ECC is a quiet, exclusive, peaceful primitive campground that generally has open camping sites.  ECC was Voted "2nd Best Campground in New Mexico" in 2019. There are 5 Private campsites.  

Site #1: is the smallest camp site, but it overlooks the valley and lakes and is most often the favorite. It is not large enough for any camper besides tear drops. It is best served as a tent site.

Site #2: is located in the middle of the ranch.  It is the largest of the spots and perfect for campers and trailers.  It overlooks the valley and has 2 fire pits and hammocks.   

Site #3:  It is the most remote.  It sits on top of a pretty large cliff system that the Ute Indians actually lived in and has some of the best views.  Trailers can't get to spot 3, due to tight turns.

The Aspens is Spot 4. This spot is great for larger groups. It is the furthest spot from the gate. It is nestled in the middle of a valley full of Aspens. There are Hammocks, giant fire pits, pergolas, Log Benches, and plenty of space to explore at these 4 sites. We have just finished a new site intended for 34ft or larger 5th wheel and bus combos. It is spot 5. It is the flattest spot on the entire ranch, and easiest to access. This spot is our stargazer site, it has the biggest views and is the most open site @ECC. There are trees, but it is mainly sky. This spot does not have our traditional setup as it is intended for rigs that cannot fit into our other sites. Please do Not book unless you are larger than 34 ft. At ECC, you are surrounded by trees and wildlife no matter what spot you choose.  Each spot usually has a campfire grill, cast iron skillet, dutch oven, coffee pot, grilling utensils, shovel, hatchet, trash can, hammocks, and other small necessities.   With Covid 19, we have removed all of the cooking utensils, cast iron, and coffee pots. You will need to bring these items with you. We have also added hand washing stations and Antibacterial hand soap at each site. We are also Sanitizing the entire campsite after each checkout to ensure all of our guest Safety to the best of our abilities. We are also currently in a fire ban which does not allow for open flames or charcoal. Because of this, we have added propane fire pits to each site. You will need to bring your own 20lbs propane tank or purchase one from the grocery store here in town.

Numerous trails wander their way through the pine forest, with many more hiking opportunities within a short drive. The Ranch has both long and short nature hikes that allow for views of local flora, fauna, and wheeler peak.  We have too many to count, primitive and natural mountain bike trails and many more to discover or trail blaze.  

ECC has 7 natural ground (underground) fed springs that run year round.  3 spring fed ponds, 2 of which are stocked with rainbow trout as well as native brown trout, and crawfish.  We have just about every terrain here as well, from prairie and marshland, to cliffs and mountainous forest.  We have a little over 900 feet of elevation change on the ranch.  

We have numerous species of wildlife that call the ranch home.  We have elk, mule deer, turkeys, bobcats, prairie dogs, beaver, bears and the occasional mountain lion. We also have our horses and cattle free roaming within the fenced ranch. It is really important to leave all objects you find on the land where you found them (bones, things at the sweat lodge, etc) because this is sacred land and we all need to respect that.

Our Ranch can accommodate individuals, families, and both large and small groups. We also love to support Veteran, LEO, Emergency Services. We will cover one night, for up to 4 campers, for any of those professionals. The biggest draw to ECC besides ECC itself is its proximity to Angel Fire and the Ski and Mountain Bike Resort. Located just 5 miles from Town.  There is plenty of exploring to do both on the ranch and in town.  We are also located within 15 minutes of 3 State Parks.  Come check it out!  It might just be your favorite secret spot.