Coal Mine
Cibola National Forest and Grasslands
Coal Mine in New Mexico takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. Popular campgrounds like this often book out months ahead, but sites reopen whenever a camper cancels. Set a free CampSage cancellation alert and we'll email you the moment one frees up.
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.The Lobo Canyon Trail begins in the campground and leads hikers access a network of trails in the area. Some trails are still under co
⚡ EV charging nearby
Nearest DC fast charging: 10.2 mi away (straight line).
Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.
🔭 Planning further ahead?
We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.
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💡 Insider tips from campers
❓ Coal Mine FAQ
How do I reserve a campsite at Coal Mine?
Coal Mine in New Mexico takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.
How can I get a spot at Coal Mine when it's fully booked?
Popular campgrounds like Coal Mine often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. Add your email to the alert on this page and CampSage will start watching Coal Mine and email you free the moment a cancellation opens up.
Is Coal Mine a good campground?
Coal Mine holds an average rating of 4.6/5 from 14 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.
Where is Coal Mine located?
Coal Mine is located in Cibola National Forest and Grasslands, New Mexico. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.
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