Can you reserve a site at Red Canyon (NM)?

Yes, Red Canyon (NM) is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Red Canyon (NM) have?

42 sites in total, of which 40 can be booked.

Are pets allowed at Red Canyon (NM)?

Yes, pets are allowed at Red Canyon (NM).

Are campfires allowed at Red Canyon (NM)?

Campfires are allowed at Red Canyon (NM). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Red Canyon (NM) — 40 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

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.

Recreation

Communal areas are available at this campground. The lower loop has a communal fire ring and the upper loop has a large day use area as well as access to trailheads. Horse riding and hiking are popular in this area.

Facilities

All campsites have picnic tables and grills. Many sites also have fire rings. Several sites are "double" sites with multiple sets of amenities. The campgrounds are further equipped with bear safe trash receptacles and vault toilets in shared areas.

Natural Features

Many sites are partial shade due to the tall tree cover across the campground.

The facts

40 bookable sites
42 sites in total, including non-bookable
1 site for day use only
Up to 30 people per site
Loops: Lower, Scan and Pay, Upper

Site types

28 Standard Nonelectric
11 Equestrian Nonelectric
2 Management
1 Group Picnic Area

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Grills
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups.

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42 campsites at Red Canyon (NM)

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
01	Lower	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
02	Lower	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
03	Lower	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
04	Lower	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
05	Lower	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
06	Lower	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
07	Lower	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
08	Lower	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
09	Lower	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
10	Lower	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
11	Lower	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
12	Lower	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
13	Lower	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
14	Lower	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
15	Lower	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
16	Lower	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
17	Lower	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
18	Lower	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
19	Lower	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
20	Lower	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
21	Lower	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
22	Lower	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
23	Lower	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
24	Lower	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
25	Lower	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
26	Lower	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
27	Lower	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
28	Lower	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
EQ ScanPay	Scan and Pay	Management	—	—	—	—
Standard S&P	Scan and Pay	Management	—	—	—	—
01	Upper	Equestrian Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
02	Upper	Equestrian Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
03	Upper	Equestrian Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
04	Upper	Equestrian Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
05	Upper	Equestrian Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
06	Upper	Equestrian Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
07	Upper	Equestrian Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
08	Upper	Equestrian Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
09	Upper	Equestrian Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
10	Upper	Equestrian Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
11	Upper	Equestrian Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
Group Picnic	Upper	Group Picnic Area	—	—	—	30	🐾

Getting there

34.61702, -106.40269 · 34°37'1.3"N 106°24'9.7"W

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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, 5.3 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 Red Canyon (NM)

Can you reserve a site at Red Canyon (NM)?: Yes, Red Canyon (NM) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Red Canyon (NM) have?: 42 sites in total, of which 40 can be booked.
Are pets allowed at Red Canyon (NM)?: Yes, pets are allowed at Red Canyon (NM).
Are campfires allowed at Red Canyon (NM)?: Campfires are allowed at Red Canyon (NM). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Camping near Red Canyon (NM)

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PINE FLAT PICNIC SITES - A and B 27.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Cedro Peak Camping Sites - Robin and Jay 28.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Cienega Picnic Site 38.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
DOC LONG PICNIC SITES - A and B 38.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Red Canyon Campground 0.6 mi · Campground
Headquarters Visitor Center 11.3 mi · Visitor Center
Tajique Campground 12.3 mi · Campground
Cedro Peak Camping Sites - Robin and Jay 29.9 mi · Campground
Enchantment Pass- Cibola NF & NG 38.9 mi · Activity pass
Petroglyph Information Center 40 mi · Facility

Contact

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Red Canyon (NM)