Cedro Peak Camping Sites - Robin And Jay
Cibola National Forest and Grasslands — hiking
Location: TIJERAS, NM, NM
Price: From $125 per night
Price range: $125–$175 per night
Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (9 reviews)
Season: May through October
Cedro Peak Camping Sites is a favorite area in the southern portion of the Sandia Ranger District. It is encompassed by ponderosa pine, pinon and juniper trees. Both Cedro Peak camping sites are fully accessible and have plenty of parking.
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, Vault Toilets, Electric Hookups, Firewood for Sale
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/cedro-peak-camping-sites-robin-and-jay to be notified when sites open up.
Cedro Peak Camping Sites offers a quiet, well-maintained experience surrounded by ponderosa pine, pinon and juniper trees with access to the best trail system for mountain biking in the Cibola National Forest. Campers report the park is exceptionally clean with excellent hiking trails.
Wildlife alert: New Mexico Black Bear, Eastern Black-tailed Rattlesnake, Gray Fox, Rocky Mountain Pygmy-Owl, Merriam's Turkey
Insider tips for Cedro Peak Camping Sites - Robin And Jay: Use the east road for vehicle access; west road requires 4WD and has limited turnaround options Book early — this is a federal campground with only 2 sites No water available on-site; bring your own or plan accordingly Jay site has circular turnaround suitable for small travel trailers
Skip Cedro Peak Camping Sites - Robin And Jay if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites, only suitable for self-contained RVs. You require year-round camping — seasonal operations only. You have a standard passenger vehicle and want to use west access road.
Best time to visit Cedro Peak Camping Sites - Robin And Jay: May - October — Campground operates seasonally May through October.
Nearby campgrounds: Pine Flat Picnic Sites - A And B (TIJERAS, NM), Oak Yucca And Locust Group Picnic Sites (Tijeras, NM), Cienega Picnic Site (TIJERAS, NM), Doc Long Picnic Sites - A And B (TIJERAS, NM).
Cell Phone Coverage at Cedro Peak Camping Sites - Robin And Jay
Cell signal at Cedro Peak Camping Sites - Robin And Jay (TIJERAS, 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.
Cedro Peak Camping Sites is a favorite area in the southern portion of the Sandia Ranger District. It is encompassed by ponderosa pine, pinon and juniper trees. Both Cedro Peak camping sites are fully accessible and have plenty of parking.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryUse the east road for vehicle access; west road requires 4WD and has limited turnaround options
Book early
this is a federal campground with only 2 sites
No water available on-site; bring your own or plan accordingly
Jay site has circular turnaround suitable for small travel trailers
Campground operates seasonally May through October
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Albuquerque, drive east on I-40 to Exit 175. Drive south for approximately 4 miles on State Highway 337 (also known as, James McGrane Memorial Highway). Look for the Juan Tomas/242 sign on the east side of the road. Turn left and follow the road until you reach Forest Road 252. Turn left and follow the road for about one mile. Follow the directional signs at the entrance, to Cedro Peak Camping Sites - Robin and Jay. From the east (Edgewood area) use Exit 175 off I-40. At the bottom of the r
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- 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.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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