Red River
United States · New MexicoUS
Town in New Mexico, United States
Red River is a resort town in Taos County, New Mexico, US in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The population was 542 at the 2020 census. Red River is on the Enchanted Circle Scenic Byway, and is 36 miles (58 km) from Taos.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 542
- Coordinates
- 36.708, -105.406
- Timezone
- America/Denver
- Elevation
- 2643 m
Overview of Red River
Red River sits in New Mexico, United States and reads as a small settlement. The population is roughly 542. It sits at about 2,643 m above sea level. Handy context when you build an itinerary. Expect sports, adventure and water sports to fill most of your time. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters.
Things to do in Red River
Sports in Red River
(4)Our data lists Hiking, Hiking Trails, Trail Running and Walking Trails as sports options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Red River.
Adventure in Red River
(2)Adventure lovers get Abseiling and Climbing. Everything listed here comes from what Red River is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Water Sports in Red River
(2)Water Sports lovers get Jet Skiing and Water Skiing. It is a direct read of Red River's activity profile. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Family in Red River
(1)On the family side, Red River offers Zoo. All of it is drawn from Red River's recorded activities. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Nightlife in Red River
(1)Red River's nightlife entries include Casinos. Everything listed here comes from what Red River is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Wellness in Red River
(1)Wellness in Red River covers Ranches. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Red River.
More to do in Red River
(1)Looking for other activities? Red River has Fishing. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Red River.
Best time to visit Red River
Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October. Plan water days for June to September.
Getting there & around
Access Red River through a larger town in New Mexico; a car or bicycle makes the last leg simple. The local time zone is America/Denver.
Similar destinations
Places near Red River that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Red River known for?
- Red River is mainly a destination for sports, adventure and water sports, set in New Mexico, United States with around 542 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Red River?
- You can plan around Hiking, Hiking Trails, Trail Running, Walking Trails and Abseiling in Red River. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Red River?
- Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October. Plan water days for June to September.
- Where is Red River located?
- Administratively, Red River sits in New Mexico, United States — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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