Carson Meadows
Staffed Camp
Elevation 7,755 ft
Description
Carson Meadows has one of the best views of the "back" of the Tooth of Time at Philmont. Campsites are located around the bowl across the valley from the main cabin. All campsites are excellent.
Activities
Search and rescue, wilderness medicine.
Water
Purified water is available near the main cabin.
Nearby Camps
Abreu is 1-1/2 trail miles to the northeast - showers may be available there.
Trails
There is basically one usable trail in and out of Carson Meadows, leaving to the northwest of the camp. The trail forks about 1/2 mile from camp. North takes you toward Abreu and west takes you toward Fish Camp.
Itineraries Stopping Here
Itinerary 7, day 3
Itinerary 8, day 4
Itinerary 11, day 10
Itinerary 25, day 10
Routes To/From
Agua Fria - Carson Meadows
Beaubien - Carson Meadows
Carson Meadows - Agua Fria
Carson Meadows - Fish Camp
Carson Meadows - Lovers Leap
Carson Meadows - Zastrow
Toothache Spgs - Carson Mdws
Urraca - Carson Meadows