New Mexico · autumn
New Mexico fall foliage
New Mexico's high country delivers a surprising burst of golden aspen and cottonwood along the Rio Grande, set against a backdrop of turquoise skies. An RV gives you the freedom to roam from the Sangre de Cristo Mountains to the rugged Carson National Forest, where color contrasts with the desert landscape in a unique, striking way. Don't forget to savor a bowl of green chile stew under the crisp autumn sun.
Typical peak
late September to mid-October
Leaf regions
Northern New Mexico (Santa Fe / Taos), Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Carson National Forest
Nearest RV base
Hyde Memorial State Park
Plan it honestly
Peak aspen color in northern New Mexico usually occurs from late September to mid-October; check the state's current foliage report at newmexico.org.
Time it with the state's current foliage report: NM Fall Foliage .