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Mills Canyon Campground
Mills Canyon Campground is a beautiful, remote campground situated within the Canadian River Canyon at an elevation of 5,160 feet. There are 12 camping units available.
At a Glance
| Open Season: | Year Round |
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| Usage: | Light |
| Restrictions: | Mills Canyon Road #600 is not recommended for travel by cars and vehicles pulling trailers. High clearance vehicles are suggested. |
| Closest Towns: | Roy, NM |
| Water: | No |
| Restroom: | Vault Toilet (2 single) |
| Operated By: | Forest Service |
| Information Center: | Kiowa/Rita Blanca National Grasslands; Clayton, NM (575) 374-9652 |
General Information
Directions:Traveling from Abbot, NM at the intersection of US Highway (Hwy) 56 and NM Hwy 39, drive south on NM Hwy 39 for approximately 16 miles. Turn west onto Mills Canyon Road #600 and continue driving west approximately 9 miles to the campground.
Traveling from Roy, NM on NM Hwy 39, drive north approximately 10 miles and turn west onto Mills Canyon Road #600. Continue driving west approximately 9 miles to the campground.
General Notes:
Please use caution when traveling on Mills Canyon Road #600 as it is very narrow, steep and winding. High clearance vehicles, not cars, are recommended due to rough road conditions. During periods of sustained rainfall, grassland pastures and road surfaces may become inundated and impassable due to periods of flash flooding, especially Mills Canyon Road #600.
General Notes:
Activities
Campground Camping
General Info:
General NotesPlease use caution when traveling on Mills Canyon Road #600 as it is very narrow, steep and winding. High clearance vehicles, not cars, are recommended due to rough road conditions. During periods of sustained rainfall, grassland pastures and road surfaces may become inundated and impassable due to periods of flash flooding, especially Mills Canyon Road #600.
| Status: | Open |
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Picnicking
Location