Fourth of July Campground
Campground · 18 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
- 18
- Bookable sites
Overview
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 Fourth of July Trail are easily accessed from the campground and offer recreation opportunities.
Recreation
Birding, hiking, and horse riding are popular activities in and around the Fourth of July area.
Natural Features
Many sites and communal areas offer shade from the various maple trees that turn bright oranges and reds in the autumn months.
The facts
- 18 bookable sites
- 19 sites in total, including non-bookable
- Loops: Gallo, Host, Mosca, S&P
Site types
- 18 Standard Nonelectric
- 1 Management
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills.
19 campsites at Fourth of July Campground
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 1:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gallo | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | — | 🐾 |
| 10 | Gallo | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | — | 🐾 |
| 11 | Gallo | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | — | 🐾 |
| 12 | Gallo | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | — | 🐾 |
| 2 | Gallo | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | — | 🐾 |
| 3 | Gallo | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | — | 🐾 |
| 4 | Gallo | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | — | 🐾 |
| 5 | Gallo | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | — | 🐾 |
| 6 | Gallo | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | — | 🐾 |
| 7 | Gallo | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | — | 🐾 |
| 8 | Gallo | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | — | 🐾 |
| 9 | Gallo | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | — | 🐾 |
| Host | Host | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | — | — | — | |
| 13 | Mosca | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | — | 🐾 |
| 14 | Mosca | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | — | 🐾 |
| 15 | Mosca | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | — | 🐾 |
| 16 | Mosca | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | — | 🐾 |
| 17 | Mosca | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | — | 🐾 |
| Standard S&P | S&P | Management | Back In | — | — | — | 🐾 |
Getting there
From Tijeras: head southbound on Highway 337 and take a right on Highway 55 to travel through the town of Tajique. Take a right just past the Tajique cemetary onto Torreon Tajique Loop Rd and follow this road for approximately 7.3 miles, passing the Albuquerque Trailhead on your right, until you reach the Fourth of July campground.
From Manzano: head north on Highway 55 and take a left before the town of Tajique onto Torreon Tajique Loop Rd and follow this road for approximately 7.3 miles.
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Common questions about Fourth of July Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Fourth of July Campground?
- Yes, Fourth of July Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Fourth of July Campground have?
- 19 sites in total, of which 18 can be booked.
- Are pets allowed at Fourth of July Campground?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Fourth of July Campground.
- Are campfires allowed at Fourth of July Campground?
- Campfires are allowed at Fourth of July Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Contact
- Phone 505-847-2990
- 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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