Why Rent On Hidden Lake - Colfax County

Hidden Lake sits at 9,500 feet in the mixed conifer forest of Colfax County, surrounded by Douglas fir, bristlecone pine, and aspen in a private setting that combines the character of a genuine high-mountain retreat with the practical convenience of its location just 20 minutes from Angel Fire and under an hour from Taos. The lake’s elevation, the wildlife community of elk, deer, grouse, and turkeys that shares its forest, and the trout fishing from the private dock create an experience that is far more complete than the lake’s modest surface area would initially suggest.

Trout Fishing and Forest Trails in a Private Setting

The private dock gives guests exclusive access to trout fishing in water that is neither overcrowded nor over-pressured, a combination that the most popular public lakes in northern New Mexico struggle to deliver regardless of the season. The surrounding mixed conifer forest provides trail access to terrain where the elevation and the tree cover create a hiking environment that feels measurably different from the lower-elevation landscapes surrounding Taos and Angel Fire.

Taos Pueblo, the Harwood Museum, and the Enchanted Circle

Taos, under an hour from Hidden Lake, is one of the most culturally significant small cities in the American West: home to the UNESCO World Heritage Site Taos Pueblo, continuously inhabited for over a thousand years; the Harwood Museum of Art, whose collection spans the Taos Society of Artists through contemporary Native American and Hispanic work; and the Kit Carson Home and Museum, which tells the story of the mountain man and frontiersman through objects and spaces that he actually occupied. The Enchanted Circle Scenic Byway passes through Angel Fire and provides the most beautiful driving route through the Moreno Valley and Cimarron Canyon.

Angel Fire Resort and the Moreno Valley’s Full Range

The Angel Fire Resort, 20 minutes from the lake, brings ski lifts, mountain bike trails, a zip line, and golf to the Moreno Valley in a package that gives families a complete recreational infrastructure alongside the fishing and forest walking that Hidden Lake provides at the doorstep. The Moreno Valley’s combination of lake, resort, mountain, and canyon access represents one of northern New Mexico’s finest multi-day outdoor programming environments.

A High-Elevation Private Lake Retreat in the Sangre de Cristos

A vacation rental at Hidden Lake gives your family something genuinely rare: private dock fishing, elk in the surrounding forest, a 9,500-foot elevation that keeps the summer air cool and clear, and the cultural resources of Taos within an easy drive. Properties with lake views, full kitchens, fireplaces, and the surrounding Douglas fir and aspen forest on every side make this one of the most distinctive and memorable lake rental experiences in northern New Mexico.