Picnicking
Recreation sites throughout the Cibola National Forest offer picnicking. From the remote Water Canyon Picnic Area to the newly renovated Nine Mile Picnic Ground, these scenic areas offer picnic tables and other amenities for your enjoyment. Several larger picnic areas, perfect for gatherings, exist under picnic shelters with additional amenities. Many of these sites are available for advance reservation through Recreation.gov.
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10k Trailhead and 10K Trail 200
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Winter Access Alert: Road Conditions. Please check New Mexico Roads prior to visiting the Sandia Crest Highway during the winter season. Potential weather and safety related road closures may be in…
Balsam Glade Nature Tr - La Madera Canyon Overlook
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Balsam Glade Nature Trail Trailhead is within the Balsam Glade Picnic Site. The nature trail begins at an elevation of 8,620’ to 8,660’ for an elevation gain of 40 feet It is 0.3 miles one way…
Balsam Glade Picnic Site
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The surrounding forest and mountains provide a perfect backdrop for photography, flower walks, bird watching, hiking, relaxing and enjoying nature.The group sheltered area must be reserved on…
Bear Trap Campground
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Small (4 unit) campsite without water is popular nonetheless due to cool mountain setting and proximity to Withington Lookout 2 (steep) miles away
Black Kettle Campground
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Campground is located at an elevation of 2,100 feet and has 12 camping units.
Black Kettle Picnic Area
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Bosque Campground
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Bosque Campground
Capilla Peak Campground
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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…
Capulin Spring Picnic Site
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Capulin Spring is a well-loved recreation spot. It accommodates fifty people. This picnic site is surrounded by heavily wooded land that affords shade to escape the heat of the day. It includes a…
Cedro Peak Camping Sites - Robin and Jay
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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…