<p>West of the community of Manzano.  </p>

Bird's eye view of the campground

New Canyon Campground

## Overview

This campground in the Manzano Mountains offers a variety of amenity and site
types to fit your needs. Tucked into the pines at 7,600 feet of elevation are
a mix of horse corrals, single sites, double sites, all with picnic tables and
grills, and a group picnic day use area. Explore both the upper loop, with
amenities for horses, and the lower loop with lots of sites to find the
campsite that fits your needs.

## Recreation

Communal areas are available at this campground. The lower loop has a communal
fire ring and the upper loop has a large day use area as well as access to
trailheads. Horse riding and hiking are popular in this area.

## Facilities

All campsites have picnic tables and grills. Many sites also have fire rings.
Several sites are "double" sites with multiple sets of amenities. The
campgrounds are further equipped with bear safe trash receptacles and vault
toilets in shared areas.

## Natural Features

Many sites are partial shade due to the tall tree cover across the campground.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>This campground in the Manzano Mountains offers a variety of amenity and site types to fit your needs. Tucked into the pines at 7,600 feet of elevation are a mix of horse corrals, single sites, double sites, all with picnic tables and grills, and a group picnic day use area. Explore both the upper loop, with amenities for horses, and the lower loop with lots of sites to find the campsite that fits your needs.</p><h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Communal areas are available at this campground. The lower loop has a communal fire ring and the upper loop has a large day use area as well as access to trailheads. Horse riding and hiking are popular in this area.</p><h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>All campsites have picnic tables and grills. Many sites also have fire rings. Several sites are "double" sites with multiple sets of amenities. The campgrounds are further equipped with bear safe trash receptacles and vault toilets in shared areas. </p><h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>Many sites are partial shade due to the tall tree cover across the campground.</p>

Campsite in the spring

Lower Campground Entrance

Interpretive Signage

Red Canyon Trail Signage at Campground

Group Picnic Area

Red Canyon (NM)

**Lower Red Canyon Campground** is open for the season.

**Upper Red Canyon** is open for the season.

**Sites:** 38  
**Elevation:** 7,600  
  
Large, well shaded campground (38 units + 11 picnic sites in the lower loop).
This is a good way into Manzano Wilderness via Red and Spruce Canyon trails on
foot or horseback.

Corrals and parking for horse trailers.

This site is open for day-use or overnight camping.

<p><strong>Lower Red Canyon Campground</strong> is open&nbsp;for the season.</p><p><strong>Upper Red Canyon </strong>is&nbsp;open for the season.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Sites:</strong> 38<br /><strong>Elevation: </strong>7,600<br /><br />Large, well shaded campground (38 units + 11 picnic sites in the lower loop). This&nbsp;is a good way into Manzano Wilderness via Red and Spruce Canyon trails on foot or horseback.</p><p>Corrals and parking for horse trailers.</p><p>This site is open for day-use or overnight camping. &nbsp;</p>

**Overnight Use:**

  * $10 per campsite
  * $12 per equestrian campsite

**Day Use:**

  * Requires a $5 fee or a day-use pass.
  * ​CASH OR CHECK ONLY at pay station.
  * New Mexico Enchantment Pass 
  * Interagency Passes

**Group Day Use:** $15/day for groups of up to 30 people

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