**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

Bird's eye view of the campground

Red 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)

## Overview

With great views of Manzano Mountains, Rio Grande and Estancia Valleys, and
unique camping structures, this 8-unit site at 9200 ft is a popular
destination. Capilla Peak has access to Manzano Mountain Wilderness and
Hawkwatch's raptor counting station. Note that none of the campsites have
designated parking spurs and are NOT suitable for large trailers or RVs. This
campground is a mix of first-come, first-served and reservation sites. An
additional day use picnic pavilion is available for reservation and located at
this site.

Mobile payment may be available at this location, but you will need to **first
download the free Recreation.gov mobile
app****https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app****prior to your arrival** as
some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.

## Facilities

A separate day use picnic pavilion is also located on site. This site is
available for reservation on Recreation.gov.

## Natural Features

Great views of the Manzano Mountain Wilderness and Wilderness access. Note
that all campsites are very exposed, and inclement weather is common at this
high elevation.

## Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (505) 847-2990.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>With great views of Manzano Mountains, Rio Grande and Estancia Valleys, and unique camping structures, this 8-unit site at 9200 ft is a popular destination. Capilla Peak has access to Manzano Mountain Wilderness and Hawkwatch's raptor counting station. Note that none of the campsites have designated parking spurs and are NOT suitable for large trailers or RVs. This campground is a mix of first-come, first-served and reservation sites. An additional day use picnic pavilion is available for reservation and located at this site.</p><p>Mobile payment may be available at this location, but you will need to <strong>first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app</strong><a href="https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app" rel="nofollow"><strong> https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app</strong></a><strong> prior to your arrival </strong>as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.</p><h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>A separate day use picnic pavilion is also located on site. This site is available for reservation on Recreation.gov.</p><h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>Great views of the Manzano Mountain Wilderness and Wilderness access. Note that all campsites are very exposed, and inclement weather is common at this high elevation.</p>
<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (505) 847-2990.

View from one of the campsites

Manzano Wilderness

Vault Toilets on site

Interpretive opportunities

Capilla Peak CG Shelter

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This site is open for day use or overnight camping. No water available.
**PLEASE NOTE: Recreational Vehicles (RV's) longer than 22 feet are not
allowed in this campground. Vehicles of this size may only park at Ox Canyon
Trailhead, approximately 1.5 miles South of Red Canyon Campground.**

<p>Campground and Picnic Area  </p><p>This site is open for day use or overnight camping.  No water available.  <strong>PLEASE NOTE: Recreational Vehicles (RV's) longer than 22 feet are not allowed in this campground.  Vehicles of this size may only park at Ox Canyon Trailhead, approximately 1.5 miles South of Red Canyon Campground.</strong></p>

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