Thanksgiving in the Mountains. Full kitchens.

Thanksgiving in Red River, NM

Trade the same old dining room for a cozy mountain rental right on Main Street. Includes a full kitchen big enough for the whole spread and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains right outside.

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Why Red River for Thanksgiving?

A different kind of holiday gathering

Thanksgiving in Red River means crisp mountain air, an early dusting of snow more often than not, and a town that’s quieter than ski season but still has everything open. It’s a chance to bring the family somewhere new without losing the parts of the holiday that matter.

Choose Your Rental

The right size for your Labor Day crew.

Kitchen with light wood dining table and benches, blue cabinets, stainless steel refrigerator, microwave, electric stove, wall clock, and wall decorations with a bear and framed pictures.

Basecamp

Sleeps 4

  • Queen bed and twin trundle

  • Full kitchen

  • Full bathroom with tub

  • High-speed WiFi

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The Lookout

Sleeps 10

  • 3 bedrooms

  • Log fireplace

  • Private balcony

  • Full kitchen + washer/dryer

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Living room with a navy blue and a light green armchair, a wooden coffee table, a patterned area rug, a fireplace with crossed axes above, a large window with curtains, 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 Beyond the Table

Thanksgiving weekend in Red River is built for slowing down, but there’s still plenty to do between the turkey and leftovers.

  • Late November often brings the first real snow (and the opening of the mountain for skiing!)

  • Take a lower elevation hike or meander by the river in town post Thanksgiving dinner with mountain views.

  • A 1 minute walk to grab the perfect bottle of wine to enjoy on their patio or bring back to the balcony.

  • Main Street shops make Black Friday a relaxed, walkable affair instead of a mall stampede.

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Snow-covered trees on a mountainside under a cloudy sky with an avalanche or snow slide mid-slope. 
Your Questions, Answered

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

  • It’s common but not guaranteed - late November often brings Red River’s first snow of the season. Either way, daytime highs sit in the high 30s to low 40s.

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

  • Yes, there’s a grocery store in Red River for last-minute items, though many guests do a larger shop on the way from a bigger town.

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Book Your Thanksgiving Getaway

Thanksgiving is a short window, and it fills up early. Lock your dates now.

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