Fall Lodge
New Mexico Fall Leaf-Peeping at it's Best
Corkins Lodge is one of the best places in New Mexico for the leaf-peeping season. Our wilderness retreat is transformed into a colorful delight. The aspen groves turn a golden buttery yellow, the oak brush turns red-orange, and the gorgeous fall sunlight enchants and entices. Discover your perfect fall lodge in the mountains of Northern New Mexico.
Fall in Chama, New MExico
Corkins Lodge is one of the best places for New Mexico leaf peeping in the fall. The northern New Mexico mountains have groves of aspen trees that sparkle yellow among the pine trees. Our hiking trails reveal gorgeous views.
Active Leaf Peeping Dates:
October to Early November
Average Temperatures:
High 63℉ Low of 27℉
Fall Activities:
Hiking, Fishing and Steam Train Rides in Chama
Fireside Relaxing
Each cabin comes with a wood-buring stove or fireplace stocked with kindling and wood. Cozy up by a warm fire during the cold nights.
Board Games & Puzzles
Check out popular board games and puzzles from our office.
We have a variety of popular board games and puzzles for you to enjoy in your cabin. Contact our main office to check out a board game.
Games include:
- Monopoly
- Pictionary
- Scrabble
- JOOLA
- CATAN
- UNO
- Clue
- Checkers
- Chess
- Cards
- Dominos
- And More!
Wildlife Spotting
Every time of year is a great time to spot wildlife at Corkins Lodge. We always have deer, squirrels, chipmunks, turkeys, birds, and the occasional bear. We ask that guests do not feed the wildlife and do not leave any food out or in your car and use our outdoor bear-proof garbage cans for your safety.
Outdoor Games
Bocce Ball
Horseshoes
Tether-Ball
The Corkins Lodge campus features a varity of outdoor games that the whole family can play. We have a regulation-size horseshoe pit that doubles as a bocce ball court. Horseshoes and balls are available at the Corkins Lodge main office. We also have tether-ball.
Fall Lodge ACTIVITIES
Leaf-Peeping
The Northern New Mexico area around Chama has some of the very best leaf-peeping opportunities in all of New Mexico.
Hike
Explore breathtaking beauty on 700+ acres of pristine wilderness that is only open to Corkins Lodge guests. It's like having your own private national park to enjoy.
Day Trips
Day-trip adventures include the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad in Chama, NM and several nearby hot springs in Pagosa Springs, CO and Ojo Caliente, NM.
Fish
Spend a leisurely afternoon fishing at our trout-stocked pond or head out for a fly fishing day trip along our 2.5 miles of exclusive private access to the Brazos River.
FALL Outdoor Activities
Book a Fall Lodge Cabin
Corkins Lodge allows you to have a complete wilderness experience without a sleeping bag. Our rustic-luxury cabins have comfortable beds with comforters and Pendleton blankets, hot showers with polished pebble floors, well-appointed kitchens stocked with everything you need to prepare your meals, and private decks with luxury gas barbecue grills.
Available Packages
Guided Fly Fishing Packages
All-Inclusive Fly Fishing Packages from Land of Enchantment Guides beginners to experts welcome.
Fall Vacation Trip Planning
Corkins Lodge sits at 8,500 ft. above sea level, so we encourage you to plan accordingly for high-altitude adventures. The evening temperaturees can get quite cold in the mountains. We recommend the following for fall trips to Corkins:
- Jacket/Raincoat
- Sweater Layers
- Sunblock
- Water Bottle
- Hiking Boots
- Day Pack
- Fishing Gear (none available at the Lodge)
Fall Leaf-Peeping
Fall is a great time to visit Corkins as our rates are lower and we have several specials and discounts available.
★★★★★
"It’s a little slice of heaven."
I have been going to Corkin’s Lodge for 50+ years. Some of fondest memories are from times spent there with grandparents, kids and grandkids. The property is immaculate as are the cabins. Philo has handled the place for many, many years. I have absolutely no complaints about time spent there. It’s a little slice of heaven.
– Joe Chesky