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Water Canyon Campground
Area Status: Open
This campground is located at an elevation of 6,800 feet in the Magdalena Mountains.
At a Glance
| Usage: | Light |
|---|---|
| Water: | No |
| Restroom: | Vault Toilet (2) |
| Passes: | For day-use sites
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| Operated By: | Forest Service |
| Information Center: | Magdalena Ranger District (575) 854-2281 |
Activities
Campground Camping
Picnicking
Alerts & Warnings
- Sandia RD Cedro 4 Area Closure Order North of FSR 462 03-03-05-24-13
- 03-03-02-24-12 Fort Wingate Missile Launch Closure Order
- Magdalena Mountain Area Closure 03-03-03-24-14
- Bear Trap Campground Remains Closed through December 31, 2025
- 03-03-06-24-03 Temporary Area Closure - Lake Marvin Area - Smokehouse Fire
- Occupancy & Use Prohibitions Forest Order #03-03-00-23-03
- Discharging a firearm, air rifle, or gas gun is prohibited