Scenic Drives
While traveling to your recreation destination, scenic opportunities exist to take in the local landscapes. The Sandia Crest National Scenic Byway sees over a million visitors a year and smaller loops along Forest Service roads across the Regions also offer unique views, especially when it comes to peeping fall colors.
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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
Nine Mile Picnic Site
Site Closed
The entrance is located just off of NM 536 near the nine mile marker. The gate is to the left as you wind up NM 536. It’s surrounded by aspen, spruce and fir trees with a mixture of level and…
Sulphur Canyon Picnic Site
Site Open
Sulphur Canyon Picnic Site has picnic areas dispersed thoroughout the site. They are located along the paved lot and down into the trees. There is no water for drinking, however, there are…
Tajique Campground
Site Open
Small (6 unit) site at 6800ft near Tajique Creek No trailers; pronounced "Tah-HEE-key"
Tecolote Trailhead & Tecolote Trail 264
Site Open
Tecolote Trail 264, is a stand-alone trail with 360 degree views. It is 1.2 miles one way, and is accessed at Tecolote Trailhead.Please refer to the Sandia Mountain Trails map to plan your…
Tree Spring Trailhead and Tree Spring Trail 147
Site Open
Tree Spring Trailhead leads directly to Tree Spring Trail. The trail is 2.0 miles long one way. It passes by the junction of Oso Corredor Trail 265 and ends at the intersection of South Crest…