Water Canyon Picnic Area
Campground · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
- 1
- Bookable site
- up to 35
- People per site
Overview
At the base of the Water Canyon Recreation Area sits a picnic ground nestled in the Magdalena Mountains. Four first come first served picnic sites have tables and grills that can be walked to from the shared parking area with a vault toilet. In addition, there is one group picnic shelter that is available for reservation. The group picnic shelter includes six picnic tables, one serving table, and one large pedestal grill.
Recreation
Facilities
Vault toilets, a shared gravel parking area, four walk-to picnic areas, one large group picnic shelter, trash receptacles, and informational kiosks are available on site.
Natural Features
Mountain views. Access to trails. Shaded areas.
Nearby Attractions
Mesa Trail #013 is one of the first trails located up the road beyond the picnic area. In addition, Water Canyon Campground sits uphill of the picnic area by following the gravel road into the Water Canyon Recreation Area. Campsites and trails await here as well.
The facts
- 1 bookable site
- 1 site for day use only
- Up to 35 people per site
- Loops: Picnic
Site types
- 1 Group Picnic Area
Amenities
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits.
1 campsite at Water Canyon Picnic Area
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Grade | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group Picnic | Picnic | Group Picnic Area | — | Gravel | Slight | — | 35 | 🐾 |
Getting there
Heading West on highway 60, take a left onto Water Canyon Road and follow this road as it turns from pavement to gravel. After approximately four miles along this road, the picnic area will be on your left.
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Common questions about Water Canyon Picnic Area
- Can you reserve a site at Water Canyon Picnic Area?
- Yes, Water Canyon Picnic Area is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Water Canyon Picnic Area have?
- 1 site.
- Are pets allowed at Water Canyon Picnic Area?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Water Canyon Picnic Area.
Contact
- Phone 575-854-2281
- 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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