You will know that you are Apache Springs when you come into a meadow and a red roof inn is on your left. You will also see the teepees in the distance. This was our two day layover camp. The program is Apache indian life, medicine ball game and seeing sunrise and sunsets. The staff cabin has a side area where you can wash your clothes with a scrub board.
Water is purified already.
A great place to catch your breath on the trail. The staff will take you to Apache Peak to see the sunset. Great view, we saw elk herds each time. The boys even watered the rocks across the fence that identifies Philmont's boundary. This side hike is less than 20 minutes from the cabin.