Red Canyon in NM -- Campground & RV Camping in New Mexico
Red Canyon in NM
U.S. Forest Service allows overnight stays only at the designated sites here.
Tucked into the pine forest at 7,600 feet in the Manzano Mountains, this campground features an upper loop with horse corrals, a day-use area, and trailhead access, alongside a lower loop with single and double sites and a communal fire ring. Every campsite has a picnic table and grill, with shared vault toilets and bear-proof trash receptacles on site.
Road difficulty 2 of 5 -- a moderate drive in. Recorded as maintained for passenger cars, gravel, pitching to 8%.
Crowded here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off, a 41-site campground. Gallo Peak stands 2,305 ft above the site, 2.5 miles northwest. Box Spring lies 0.7 mi off. The nearest town, Mountainair, is 11 mi off.
September normals 47–75°F, 2.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by U.S. Forest Service. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
fs.usda.gov