Off Highway Vehicles (OHV)
Trails that allow for OHV recreation can be found across the Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands. Be aware that you are sharing the trail with others and travel at speeds safe for the terrain. The Lake McClellan Region has its own UTV/ATV Pass for purchase on Recreation.gov that allows for OHV travel in this outdoor playground.
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ATV Bypass 05617
Site Open
Access from Chamisoso Trailhead.Please consult the  Manzanita Mountains Trail System MapCell phone coverage is not guaranteedBe courteous to other users, motorized vehicles and bicycles yield to…
Cedro Peak Camping Sites - Robin and Jay
Site Closed
Cedro Peak Camping Site is a favorite area south of I-40 located in the Manzanita Mountains of the Sandia Ranger District. The campground is nestled in a pinon pine and juniper forest, amid the…
Cedro Trailhead
Site Open
Cedro Trailhead (near Cedro Camping sites) gives access to Middle Trail 05623 & Cedro Singletrack Trail 05625.Please refer to the Manzanita Mountains Trail System map to plan your course.Cell phone…
Chamisoso Trailhead, Trail 05184 & Link 05620
Site Open
 Chamisoso Trailhead is approximately 2 miles south of I-40, on NM 337. There are 2 gravel parking areas across from each other with room for trailers.The trailhead provides access to Chamisoso…
Coyote TH, Coyote Trls 05620, 05619, 05851, FR 462
Site Open
Coyote Trailhead provides access to the Manzanita Mountains Trail System.The turn off to Coyote Trailhead is approximately 2 miles south of I-40, on NM 337.The first trailhead on that turn off is…
Forest Service Road 106
Site Open
Forest Service Road 106 is most easily accessed from Mars Court Trailhead. This trail can be reached by following FS Road 530 past the junction of FS Road 530 and FS Road 335.When you reach FS Road…
Forest Service Road 530
Site Open
Forest Service Road 530 is 2.3 miles long. It begins at Mars Court Trailhead and ends at DOD Withdrawal (No Trespassing allowed).Please refer to the Manzanita Mountains Trail System map to plan your…
Forest Service Roads 462, 12, 13 and 542
Site Open
There are four main entry/exit points that lead to these Forest Service Roads: Lower Pine Trailhead, Chamisoso Trailhead, Cedro Trailhead and the junction of FS Road 242 (aka Juan Tomas) and FS…
Gambel Oak 05618
Site Open
Gambel Oak 05618 is located in the lower southeastern portion of the Manzanita Mountains Trail System map, between Pine Flat Trailhead and Mahogany Trail 05602. It connects with Pokerchip Trail…
Lake McClellan Large Group Shelter
Site Open
Shelter available for large group picnicking.Campsites on Lake McClellan. The lake may dry up seasonally. Call ahead for more information.