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Red Canyon (NM)
FSU.S. Forest Service — Texas · Cibola National Forest and Grasslands
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Cibola National Forest and Grasslands |
| Location | Texas · Cibola National Forest and Grasslands · 34.61702, -106.40269 · Map |
| Sites | 40 public sites counted from the federal listing — 28 standard nonelectric; 11 equestrian nonelectric; 1 group picnic area |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 40 sites Water hookups at 0 of 40 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 40 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 40 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Not reported in the federal data |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 2:00 PM · Out 1:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 40 sites, as reported |
| Phone | N/A |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-09-11.
From the official listing
Overview This campground in the Manzano Mountains offers a variety of amenity and site types to fit your needs. Tucked into the pines at 7,600 feet of elevation are a mix of horse corrals, single sites, double sites, all with picnic tables and grills, and a group picnic day use area. Explore both the upper loop, with amenities for horses, and the lower loop with lots of sites to find the campsite that fits your needs.
Recreation Communal areas are available at this campground. The lower loop has a communal fire ring and the upper loop has a large day use area as well as access to trailheads. Horse riding and hiking are popular in this area.
Facilities All campsites have picnic tables and grills. Many sites also have fire rings. Several sites are "double" sites with multiple sets of amenities. The campgrounds are further equipped with bear safe trash receptacles and vault toilets in shared areas.
Natural Features Many sites are partial shade due to the tall tree cover across the campground.
Nearest federal campgrounds
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Trip Card — Red Canyon (NM)
Texas · Cibola National Forest and Grasslands
| Agency | FS · U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | Texas · Cibola National Forest and Grasslands |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 40 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10212150 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.