Doc Long Picnic Sites - A And B
Cibola National Forest and Grasslands — hiking
Location: TIJERAS, NM, NM
Price: From $75 per night
Rating: 3.5 out of 5 (15 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Doc Long Picnic Sites are named for Dr. He was one of three forest pathologists in the USA who conducted pioneering research of tree diseases. Two picnic areas are available for reservation at this site.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Electric Hookups, Boat Launch, Firewood for Sale
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/doc-long-picnic-sites-a-and-b to be notified when sites open up.
Historic Civilian Conservation Corps picnic area with covered pavilions, clean vault toilets, and access to multiple hiking trails. Highly rated by campers (4.7/5 stars) for picnicking, meetings, and trailhead access in the Cibola National Forest.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Abert's Squirrel, Ringtail, Western Tanager, Brown-capped Rosy-Finch, and Greater Short-horned Lizard verified in the area.
Insider tips for Doc Long Picnic Sites - A And B: Book early—this is a popular federal campground with only 2 sites Firewood is available for purchase on-site Located near Scenic Byway 536 with access to hiking and biking trails
Skip Doc Long Picnic Sites - A And B if: You need electrical hookups—no hookups available at most sites. You prefer larger campgrounds—only 2 tent sites total.
Best time to visit Doc Long Picnic Sites - A And B: Year-round — Campground operates year-round according to verified data.
Nearby campgrounds: Cienega Picnic Site (TIJERAS, NM), Balsam Glade Picnic Site (TIJERAS, NM), Capulin Spring Picnic Site (TIJERAS, NM), Nine Mile Picnic Site (TIJERAS, NM).
Cell Phone Coverage at Doc Long Picnic Sites - A And B
Cell signal at Doc Long Picnic Sites - A And B (TIJERAS, NM): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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.
Doc Long Picnic Sites are named for Dr. He was one of three forest pathologists in the USA who conducted pioneering research of tree diseases. Two picnic areas are available for reservation at this site.
Verified facts
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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 only 2 sites
Firewood is available for purchase on-site
Located near Scenic Byway 536 with access to hiking and biking trails
Campground operates year-round according to verified data
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.
Wildlife nearby
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Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Albuquerque drive east on I-40 to Exit 175, proceed north toward Cedar Crest, on State Highway 14 approximately 6 miles to Scenic Byway 536. Go just over a mile west on Scenic Byway 536 to the picnic site and look for signage on your left. Group sites are in the two covered areas adjacent to the road.
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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.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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