Fourth of July Campground
Cibola National Forest and Grasslands
Fourth of July Campground 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.
Located just outside of the Manzano Mountain Wilderness in the Mountainair Ranger District sits Fourth of July Campground. Here, at the mouth of Tajique Canyon, visitors come to see the largest stand of Bigtooth Maples in New Mexico and enjoy the wooded campground and nearby trails. The campground has a mix of first come first served sites as well as reservable sites. The Albuquerque Trail, Crimson Maple Trail, and F
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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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❓ Fourth of July Campground FAQ
How do I reserve a campsite at Fourth of July Campground?
Fourth of July Campground 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 Fourth of July Campground when it's fully booked?
Popular campgrounds like Fourth of July Campground 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 Fourth of July Campground and email you free the moment a cancellation opens up.
Is Fourth of July Campground a good campground?
Fourth of July Campground holds an average rating of 4.2/5 from 6 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.
Where is Fourth of July Campground located?
Fourth of July Campground 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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