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Fourth of July Trailhead
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 trailead is the starting point of Fourth of July Trail which leads to the Manzano Mountain Wilderness and eventually ties in to the Manzano Crest Trail.
At a Glance
| Operational Hours: | 24 hours |
|---|---|
| Reservations: | No reservations required. |
| Area Amenities: | Accessible, Fee charged for some activities, Picnic tables, Toilets, Parking |
| Fees: | $7 overnight camping |
| Open Season: | April - November |
| Usage: | Medium |
| Water: | No |
| Restroom: | No |
| Passes: |
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| Operated By: | Forest Service |
Activities
Day Hiking
A series of loop trails can be accessed to return to your starting point for a good day hike.
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
- 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