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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.

Campsite 2 and shelter
campground entrance
Campsite 8

Reservations

The campground has a variety of reservation and first-come, first-served sites. The group picnic area located in the middle of the campground is also available for reservation during the peak season. 

Reserve a site at the campground or use the calendar below, or, reserve the group picnic area today.

General Information

May - October

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

mountainair ranger office

Mountainair Ranger District

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

Vault Toilet

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

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Picnicking - Groups Info

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

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Last updated March 12, 2026

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