Fourth Of July Campground

Federal campground in Cibola National Forest and Grasslands

Location: NM, NM

Price: From $10 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (4 reviews)

Season: May through October

Located just outside of the Manzano Mountain Wilderness in the Mountainair Ranger District sits Fourth of July Campground. Here, at the mouth of Tajique Canyon, visitors come to see the largest stand of Bigtooth Maples in New Mexico and enjoy the wooded campground and nearby trails. The campground has a mix of first come first served sites as well as reservable sites.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/fourth-of-july-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Fourth of July Campground offers access to the largest stand of Bigtooth Maples in New Mexico and is located at the mouth of Tajique Canyon near the Manzano Mountain Wilderness. Multiple trails including the Albuquerque Trail, Crimson Maple Trail, and Fourth of July Trail are easily accessed from the campground.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Mule Deer, Desert Cottontail, Broad-winged Hawk, Zone-tailed Hawk, Mountain Chickadee, House Wren, Smooth Greensnake, Greater Short-horned Lizard

Insider tips for Fourth Of July Campground: Arrive by 8:00 a.m. during peak season to avoid parking issues Mix of first come first served and reservable sites available; book early as this is a federal campground Trails available for various skill levels with scenic mountain scenery

Skip Fourth Of July Campground if: Seeking hookups—no hookups available. Visiting during peak leaf-turning weekends (first two weekends of October)—campground becomes very crowded. Traveling outside May through October—campground operates seasonally.

Best time to visit Fourth Of July Campground: October — Peak fall foliage season for Bigtooth Maples; first two weeks of October offer breathtaking scenery.

Nearby campgrounds: Capilla Peak (Torreon, NM), Red Canyon (Nm) (Mountainair, NM), Oak Yucca And Locust Group Picnic Sites (Tijeras, NM), Pine Flat Picnic Sites - A And B (TIJERAS, NM).

Cell Phone Coverage at Fourth Of July Campground

Cell signal at Fourth Of July Campground (NM): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

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.

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Located just outside of the Manzano Mountain Wilderness in the Mountainair Ranger District sits Fourth of July Campground. Here, at the mouth of Tajique Canyon, visitors come to see the largest stand of Bigtooth Maples in New Mexico and enjoy the wooded campground and nearby trails. The campground has a mix of first come first served sites as well as reservable sites.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
Pull-throughsAvailable
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire Rings
Recreation
Picnic Tables

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ Seeking hookups—no hookups available✕ Visiting during peak leaf-turning weekends (first two weekends of October)—campground becomes very crowded✕ Traveling outside May through October—campground operates seasonally

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Arrive by 8:00 a.m. during peak season to avoid parking issues

Mix of first come first served and reservable sites available; book early as this is a federal campground

Trails available for various skill levels with scenic mountain scenery

Best: October

Peak fall foliage season for Bigtooth Maples; first two weeks of October offer breathtaking scenery

Things to do nearby

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Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: American Black Bear, Mule Deer, Desert Cottontail, Broad-winged Hawk, Zone-tailed Hawk, Mountain Chickadee, House Wren, Smooth Greensnake, Greater Short-horned Lizard

Location

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Getting there →

From Tijeras: head southbound on Highway 337 and take a right on Highway 55 to travel through the town of Tajique. Take a right just past the Tajique cemetary onto Torreon Tajique Loop Rd and follow this road for approximately 7.3 miles, passing the Albuquerque Trailhead on your right, until you reach the Fourth of July campground. From Manzano: head north on Highway 55 and take a left before the town of Tajique onto Torreon Tajique Loop Rd and follow this road for approximately 7.3 miles.

Campground entrance

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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.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Fourth Of July Campground cost per night?+
Fourth Of July Campground costs $10 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Fourth Of July Campground open?+
Fourth Of July Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Fourth Of July Campground have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Fourth Of July Campground?+
Fourth Of July Campground is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Fourth Of July Campground?+
Fourth Of July Campground is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Fourth Of July Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Fourth Of July Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Fourth Of July Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Fourth Of July Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
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Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$10 /night★ 4 (4)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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