Red Canyon (NM)
Cibola National Forest and Grasslands
Red Canyon (NM) 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.
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.All camp
⚡ EV charging nearby
Nearest DC fast charging: 21.5 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 April 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.
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❓ Red Canyon (NM) FAQ
How do I reserve a campsite at Red Canyon (NM)?
Red Canyon (NM) 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 Red Canyon (NM) when it's fully booked?
Popular campgrounds like Red Canyon (NM) 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 Red Canyon (NM) and email you free the moment a cancellation opens up.
Is Red Canyon (NM) a good campground?
Red Canyon (NM) holds an average rating of 3.7/5 from 11 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.
Where is Red Canyon (NM) located?
Red Canyon (NM) 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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