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Mills Canyon Campground
FSU.S. Forest Service — Cibola National Forest and Grasslands
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Cibola National Forest and Grasslands |
| Location | Cibola National Forest and Grasslands |
| Sites | 12 public sites counted from the federal listing — 12 standard nonelectric |
| 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 12 sites Water hookups at 0 of 12 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 12 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 12 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 03:00 PM · Out — (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 12 sites, as reported |
| Phone | 575-374-9652 |
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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 2026-10-13.
From the official listing
Overview Mills Canyon Campground is a beautiful, remote campground situated within the Canadian River Canyon at an elevation of 5,160 feet. There are 12 camping units available. The Canadian River flows through the campground and sandstone walls rise up around you. Adjacent to the campground is the Mills Orchard site, where ruins of the Orchard house and an interpretive trail can be explored.
Facilities Each campsite has a picnic table or two, a standing grill, and a fire pit.
Natural Features The campground is within the Canadian River Canyon and the river levels vary throughout the year. Enjoy the greenery of the canyon and the shade of the vegetation at your campsite. Beautiful sandstone walls tower above the campground providing scenic views.
Directions, from the listing
Traveling from Abbot, NM at the intersection of US Highway (Hwy) 56 and NM Hwy 39, drive south on NM Hwy 39 for approximately 16 miles. Turn west onto Mills Canyon Road #600 and continue driving west approximately 9 miles to the campground.
Traveling from Roy, NM on NM Hwy 39, drive north approximately 10 miles and turn west onto Mills Canyon Road #600. Continue driving west approximately 9 miles to the campground.
Trip Card — Mills Canyon Campground
Cibola National Forest and Grasslands
| Agency | FS · U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | 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 | 12 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10409886 · 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.