Aldo Leopold House
Carson National Forest — lakeside, hiking
Location: Tres Piedras, NM, NM
Price: From $175 per night
Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (5 reviews)
Season: May through October
On February 2, 1912, Aldo Leopold (1887–1948) wrote to his fiancée, Estella Bergère, in Santa Fe that the Forest Service had appropriated $650 to build a new supervisor’s quarters he had designed at Tres Piedras, New Mexico, northwest of Taos. At the time, Leopold was about to become the new Forest Supervisor of the Carson National Forest in Tres Piedras. Later that year, he built the house, which the newly married couple decided to call “Mi Casita”.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers
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Historic single-site campground at the former home of conservationist Aldo Leopold with full amenities including showers and flush toilets. Located near Tres Piedras with access to biking, hiking, climbing, and wildlife viewing activities.
Wildlife alert: Northern Flicker, Hairy Woodpecker, and Gray Flycatcher present in the area. Mexican Spadefoot toads documented within 8km.
Insider tips for Aldo Leopold House: Book early — federal campground with only 1 site means limited availability Check updated directions before arrival due to ongoing Highway 285 construction; disregard original address and use alternate route provided on arrival day Expect cool nights (lows around 47°F) even during operating season — bring appropriate bedding
Skip Aldo Leopold House if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available. You need multiple tent sites — only 1 site total. You want to camp outside May-October — seasonal operations only.
Best time to visit Aldo Leopold House: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Hopewell Lake Campground (Chama, NM), La Junta Group Shelter (Taos, NM), El Aguaje Group Shelter (Taos, NM), El Rito Campground--Group Shelter (Abiquiu, NM).
Cell Phone Coverage at Aldo Leopold House
Cell signal at Aldo Leopold House (Tres Piedras, NM): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
On February 2, 1912, Aldo Leopold (1887–1948) wrote to his fiancée, Estella Bergère, in Santa Fe that the Forest Service had appropriated $650 to build a new supervisor’s quarters he had designed at Tres Piedras, New Mexico, northwest of Taos. At the time, Leopold was about to become the new Forest Supervisor of the Carson National Forest in Tres Piedras. Later that year, he built the house, which the newly married couple decided to call “Mi Casita”.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
federal campground with only 1 site means limited availability
Check updated directions before arrival due to ongoing Highway 285 construction; disregard original address and use alternate route provided on arrival day
Expect cool nights (lows around 47°F) even during operating season
bring appropriate bedding
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
Current (alternate) route to Leopold House Alternate Route--2025--Use this route!! (Click on this link to see map) Due to the ongoing highway construction on Hwy. 285, your route to the house has changed. Disregard the original address and directions to the house. On your day of arrival, please first navigate to the Tres Piedras Ranger Station (22280 Hwy. 64, Tres Piedras). (GPS coordinates at parking lot: Latitude-- 36 degrees 39' 04.1" and Longitude--105 degrees 58' 24.9"). From the parking lo
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Carson National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Carson National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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