Skip the heat. Spend Labor Day weekend at 8,750 feet.

Labor Day Weekend in Red River, NM

Red River sits in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Highs in the mid-70s, cool nights, and the whole town alive with the last big weekend of summer. Hiking, OHV trails, live music, and a cozy vacation rental for you when you get back.

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Living room with two sofas, one blue and one beige, adorned with multicolored pillows. A wooden coffee table sits on a patterned area rug. The room has high ceilings with wooden beams and a ceiling fan. There's a staircase with a white railing leading to a loft area. The kitchen in the background has light green cabinets, a black refrigerator, and a breakfast bar with five stools. Decor includes framed pictures, candles, and a stone feature wall on the right.

Why Red River for Labor Day

The last long weekend of summer - at altitude

Labor Day is one of the hottest weekends of the year across the South. Red River’s 8,750 ft elevation means low humidity, blue skies, and temperatures that actually feel like summer is ending.

Choose Your Rental

The right size for your Labor Day crew.

Kitchen with teal cabinets, stainless steel refrigerator, microwave, stove, a small wooden dining table with four stool chairs, white walls, wooden flooring, wall art, and a white ceiling light.

Basecamp

Sleeps 4

  • Queen bed and twin trundle

  • Full kitchen

  • Full bathroom with tub

  • High-speed WiFi

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A cozy bedroom with a large white bed, two wooden nightstands with green lamps, and artwork above the headboard. There's a wide window with curtains and a dark rug on a wooden floor.

The Lookout

Sleeps 10

  • 3 bedrooms

  • Log fireplace

  • Private balcony

  • Full kitchen + washer/dryer

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Living room with a navy blue sofa and a light green armchair, a wooden coffee table, a decorative rug, a large window with curtains, a stone fireplace with crossed musical instrument decorations above it, and a high ceiling with wooden beams and a ceiling fan.

The Summit

Sleeps 14 (both units)

  • Lookout + Basecamp

  • 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms

  • Dual kitchens

  • One reservation

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Things to Do in Red River on Labor Day Weekend

Labor Day weekend in Red River is one of the most active of the year.

  • Red River is one of New Mexico’s top OHV destinations. Trails fan out in every direction. Rent locally or bring your own.

  • Late-summer wildflowers and Sangre de Cristo views at the top.

  • Grab a license and a cold morning - steps from the property.

  • Steps from your front door, explore the shops, parks, and bars and restaurants on Main Street.

Secure Your Stay
A dirt trail winding through a grassy valley with dense pine forests on both sides and hills in the background under a blue sky with some clouds. 
Your Questions, Answered

  • About 10 hours from Dallas and about 8 from Oklahoma City. Most guests arrive Friday evening and leave Monday after checkout.

  • Highs in the mid-70s, dropping to the low 50s at night. Low humidity, no heat index. A light jacket for evenings is all you need.

  • Full refund if canceled at least 28 days before check-in.