Capilla Peak
Federal campground in Cibola National Forest and Grasslands
Location: Torreon, NM, NM
Price: From $10 per night
Rating: 5 out of 5 (1 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/capilla-peak to be notified when sites open up.
Capilla Peak offers stunning views of the Manzano Mountains, Rio Grande and Estancia Valleys at 9,200 ft elevation with access to Manzano Mountain Wilderness and a raptor counting station. Campers consistently praise it as a quiet, well-maintained destination with excellent solitude.
Wildlife alert: Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake present in area. Also: Wapiti, American Badger, Western Red-tailed Hawk, Loggerwood Shrike, Western Tanager, Acorn Woodpecker, Ornate Tree Lizard.
Insider tips for Capilla Peak: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with mixed first-come, first-served and reservation sites 3 of the 8-9 sites have awnings over picnic tables for weather protection All sites have picnic tables and fire rings
Skip Capilla Peak if: You have a large trailer or RV — no designated parking spurs and sites not suitable for large vehicles. You need hookups — no hookups available at sites. You prefer camping outside May-October — seasonal operations only.
Best time to visit Capilla Peak: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Capilla Peak Picnic Site (NM), Red Canyon (Nm) (Mountainair, NM), Fourth Of July Campground (NM), Oak Yucca And Locust Group Picnic Sites (Tijeras, NM).
Cell Phone Coverage at Capilla Peak
Cell signal at Capilla Peak (Torreon, NM): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with mixed first-come, first-served and reservation sites
3 of the 8-9 sites have awnings over picnic tables for weather protection
All sites have picnic tables and fire rings
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Cibola National Forest and Grasslands fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Cibola National Forest and Grasslands before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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