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Recreation Region: Mountainair RD Manzano East

Capilla Peak Campground

With great views of Manzano Mountains, Rio Grande and Estancia Valleys, and unique camping structures, this 8-unit site at 9200 ft is a popular destination. Capilla Peak has access to Manzano Mountain Wilderness and Hawkwatch's raptor counting station.

General Information

April - November

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $10 per night
Day Use:
Group Picnic Site: $45 per day (up to 50 people)

mountainair ranger office

Address: 40 Ranger Station Rd., Mountainair, NM 87036
Phone: 505-847-2990
Hours: M-F: 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. & 12:30 - 4:00 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 34.69947884

Longitude: -106.40273937

Directions

12 miles west of Manzano via NM 55 & FR 245

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Picnicking - Groups Info

A large group picnic area sits in the middle of the campground. Reservations are coming soon to Recreation.gov for this day use site.

Last updated May 5th, 2025