Recreation
Find the perfect recreation opportunity for you by searching either by region or by opportunity. Be sure to follow Leave No Trace principles and all applicable laws and regulations while recreating in order to leave the Forest and Grasslands better than you found them.
Use the interactive Visitor Information Map to plan your visit.
Below is a selection of recreation sites and activities for you to enjoy. Can't find what you are looking for? More information on Trails can be found here.
The Black Kettle National Grassland contains 31,300 acres with 30,724 acres located near Cheyenne, Oklahoma, and the remaining 576 acres located near…
Within the short grass prairie of the southern Great Plains lie the Kiowa and Rita Blanca National Grasslands. These grasslands encompass…
The Magdalena Mountains, south of the town of Magdalena, rise sharply from an elevation of 6,600 feet to 10,783 feet at the summit of South Baldy…
The San Mateo Mountains, southwest of Magdalena, parallel the Rio Grande Valley. National forest lands begin on the high benches west of the river…
The McClellan Creek National Grassland contains 1,449 acres near Pampa, Texas, and includes the Lake McClellan Recreation Area.
The community of Corona is the closest village to the Gallinas Mountains. This is a small, rural village that primarily uses the Gallinas Mountains…
Among the many attractions of the Manzano Mountains is the largest stand of Rocky Mountain large tooth maples in New Mexico at the head of Tajique…
Popular with equestrian riders, the Manzano Mountains West offer portal trails into the Wilderness that connect to larger trail systems offering…
Mt. Taylor is the highest peak around at 11,301 feet and is an area of special religious and cultural significance to several Native American…
The Zuni Mountains are rich in cultural resources including many historic sawmills and logging communities. Now, the Zuni's are home to a network of…
Within the short grass prairie of the southern Great Plains lie the Kiowa and Rita Blanca National Grasslands. These grasslands encompass…
Just east of Albuquerque are the most visited mountains in New Mexico. Millions of people journey into the Sandia Mountains each year.
The Sandia Mountains are part of the signature of Albuquerque's unique sense of place.
The Manzanita Mountains rise south of Tijeras Canyon and extends to Cañon de los Seis at the north end of the Manzano Mountains, about 15 miles to…
Recreation
Forest Service Road 335
Site Open
Forest Service Road 335 can be accessed from Mars Court Trailhead. it runs the length of David Canyon crossing over FS Road 530 and Turkey Trot Trail 05162.Please refer to the Manzanita Mountains…
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
Forest Service Roads 462, FS Road 12 (Meadow 2-Track),  FS Road 13 ('Cedro 2-Track'), and FS Road 542 are all 2-track trails.Please refer to the Manzanita Mountains Trail System map and Motorized…
Fourth of July Campground
Site Open
Campground and Picnic Area  Two loops of campsites offer a mix of first-come first-served and reservation sites. This site is also a popular day use area. For day use, please only park in day use…
Fourth of July Trailhead
Site Open
Fourth of July Trailhead is located on the West/Northwest end of the Fourth of July Campground. Day-use parking is located near the entrance of the campground by the picnic area. The trailhead is…
Gallinas Group Site Day Use Area
Site Open
Gallinas Group Site Day Use Area
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…
Gooseberry Springs Trailhead
Site Open
Trailhead is located on the upper loop of Forest Road 193, approximately 5 miles from State Highway 547.
Hilso Mountain Bike Trail
Hilso Mountain Bike Trailhead is located off State Highway 400 south of Fort Wingate. There are 26 miles of non-motorized single track trails here to enjoy. An interpretive kiosk at the trailhead…
Hughes Mill Campground
Site Open
Popular campground at 8100' has 2 sites and dispersed camping with trailhead for hiking seven tough miles to Mt. Withington Lookout