Capilla Peak
Campground · 9 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Cibola National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 9
- Bookable sites
- 9,245 ft
- Elevation
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.The facts
- Season: April – November — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 9 bookable sites
- 12 sites in total, including non-bookable
- Loops: Capilla Peak, Scan and Pay
Site types
- 9 Standard Nonelectric
- 3 Management
Amenities
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, grills, shade.
12 campsites at Capilla Peak
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 1:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Access | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Capilla Peak | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | Walk In | — | — | 🐾 |
| 02 | Capilla Peak | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | Walk In | — | — | 🐾 |
| 03 | Capilla Peak | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | Walk In | — | — | 🐾 |
| 04 | Capilla Peak | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | Walk In | — | — | 🐾 |
| 05 | Capilla Peak | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | Walk In | — | — | 🐾 |
| 06 | Capilla Peak | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | Walk In | — | — | 🐾 |
| 07 | Capilla Peak | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | Walk In | — | — | 🐾 |
| 08 | Capilla Peak | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | Walk In | — | — | 🐾 |
| ScanPay 2 | Scan and Pay | Management | — | — | — | — | — | |
| ScanPay 3 | Scan and Pay | Management | — | — | — | — | — | |
| ScanPay 4 | Scan and Pay | Management | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Standard | Scan and Pay | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | — |
Getting there
34.69948, -106.40274 · 34°41'58.1"N 106°24'9.9"W
Typical weather
Typically 88°F in Jul, down to 46°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 46 | 51 | 58 | 66 | 76 | 87 | 88 | 85 | 79 | 68 | 55 | 47 |
| Low °F | 18 | 23 | 27 | 32 | 41 | 50 | 55 | 53 | 46 | 36 | 25 | 19 |
| Precip in | 0.8 | 0.7 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 2.8 | 2.6 | 2.0 | 1.4 | 0.9 | 1.2 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 7.4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Capilla Peak
- Can you reserve a site at Capilla Peak?
- Yes, Capilla Peak is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Capilla Peak have?
- 12 sites in total, of which 9 can be booked.
- Are pets allowed at Capilla Peak?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Capilla Peak.
Also listed by
Capilla Peak also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Capilla Peak's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- Overnight Use: $10 per campsite per night Day-use at Pavillion Group Picnic Area: $45 per day for groups of up to 50 people
Camping near Capilla Peak
- Red Canyon (NM) 5.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Oak Yucca and Locust Group Picnic Sites 21.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- PINE FLAT PICNIC SITES - A and B 22 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Cedro Peak Camping Sites - Robin and Jay 23.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Cienega Picnic Site 32.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- DOC LONG PICNIC SITES - A and B 33.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Red Canyon Campground 5.4 mi · Campground
- Tajique Campground 7.5 mi · Campground
- Headquarters Visitor Center 15.4 mi · Visitor Center
- Cedro Peak Camping Sites - Robin and Jay 24.2 mi · Campground
- Enchantment Pass- Cibola NF & NG 33.5 mi · Activity pass
- Petroglyph Information Center 35 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone N/A
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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