Coal Mine

1800 LOBO CANYON RD
GRANTS, NM 87020

Overview

Coal Mine Campground is situated in the upper portion of the Cibola National Forest in west-central New Mexico. Visitors can enjoy hiking the Lobo Canyon Trail, as well as picnicking and scenic driving. This campground is located near the Continental Divide Trail as well as Mt. Taylor.

Recreation

The Lobo Canyon Trail begins in the campground and leads hikers access a network of trails in the area. Some trails are still under constuction.

Visitors also enjoy picnicking in the surrounding area.

Facilities

The campground offers more than a dozen sites for tent or RV camping. Each site can accommodate up to 10 people. Utility hookups are not available. Parking spurs are paved.

Each site is equipped with a table and campfire ring with grill. Accessible vault toilets are provided. Drinking water is not available in the campground; visitors must bring their own supply.

Natural Features

The campground is located northeast of the town of Grants at an elevation of 7,400 feet. It lies on the top of a hill, with campsites situated on gently sloping ground. A forest of mature pine, juniper and oak trees surrounds the campground.

Nearby Attractions

The El Malpais National Monument and Conservation Area can be accessed from various points within a short drive of the campground. Its extensive, ancient lava flow landscape and other scenic features draw tourists year-round.

Points of interest within the monument and conservation area include the Northwest New Mexico Visitor Center, Sandstone Bluffs Overlook and La Ventana Natural Arch. A portion of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail parallels the Zuni-Acoma Trail as it passes through the monument.

The city of Grants is about 12 miles from the campground, offering dining and lodging options. The city also boasts a mining museum with gem and mineral displays and a self-guided tour into an underground world.

Charges & Cancellations

A $10.00 service charge will apply if you change or cancel your reservation. Late cancellations are subject to additional fees. For full details see NRRS Reservation Policy.

Camp site features

Across 15 camp sites:

Longest rig: 45 ft
Largest party: 10 people
Equipment: RV, Trailer

Fees

Payment in full will be charged to you credit card upon completion of the reservation. A $10.00 non-refundable on line reservation fee may be charged for some facilities.

Directions

From Grants, take New Mexico State Highway 547 for 10 miles to the campground.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 1 PM.

Reviews

14 reviews

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Cornell T

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Reviewed 3 years ago

Was an awesome stay, restrooms were clean and the staff we got to meet we amazing and very friendly to everyone within our camp group. Thanks you All for doing such an Amazing Job!!!

thomas k

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Reviewed 3 years ago

Quiet, clean, not at all crowded when I traveled here in early June.

Ralph S

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Reviewed 3 years ago

Lauren W

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Reviewed 4 years ago

The previous campers had left some trash on the site. Overall the site is nicely situated but seems to be a place for RVers on the weekends from nearby towns. The neighboring three sites were occupied by one big group who were playing loud music into the wee hours of the morning and ran their generator all night and day. Not really a good place for quiet tent camping.

ED G

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Reviewed 5 years ago

Excellent

ED G

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Reviewed 5 years ago

Excellent

Availability

See the Camp Sites section below to find detailed booking availability.

Reserve Watch

Popularity: Very quiet

Busiest in August, when about 2% of guest capacity is reserved. Based on 9 years of reservations.

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