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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Juan Tabo Picnic Sites
Site Open
Juan Tabo Picnic area is full of Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) history.The CCC was an early New Deal program begun by President Roosevelt in 1933 and continuing through 1942. During the great…
La Cueva Trailhead-La Cueva Trail 83 & Picnic Site
Site Open
La Cueva Trailhead accesses La Cueva Trail 83 & Tramway Trail 82 from within La Cueva Picnic Site.La Cueva Picnic Site is full of Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) history. It is listed in New…
Lake Marvin Boating Site
Site Open
Located northeast of Canadian, Texas, Lake Marvin offers boating, camping and fishing opportunities.
Lake Marvin Campground
Site Open
Lake Marvin Campground has 12 camping units and is situated at an elevation of 2,000 feet.
Lake Marvin Picnic Site
Site Open
Lake McClellan Campground
Site Open
This campground is situated at an elevation of 3,500 feet. There are 60 camping units. The lake dries up seasonally. Call ahead for more information.
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.
Lake McClellan Picnic Site
Site Open
Day use facility.Campsites on Lake McClellan.Â
Las Huertas Picnic Site
Site Open
Las Huertas was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps. It is located at the northeast end of the Sandia Ranger District. It is, understandably, a favorite place for many. Las Huertas Creek…
Lobo Canyon Picnic ground
Site Open
The picnic ground is located 10 miles northeast of Grants at an elevation of approximately 7,437 feet. Ponderosa pine, pinon, and juniper trees provide shade and some privacy for visitors. There…