Oak Yucca And Locust Group Picnic Sites
Cibola National Forest and Grasslands — hiking
Location: Tijeras, NM, NM
Price: From $75 per night
Price range: $75–$275 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (3 reviews)
Season: May through October
The Oak Flat Group picnic site includes a combination of three different picnic sites and a trailhead, that border four communal playing fields suitable for all sorts of outdoor games. The site is paved and accessible. It is a great place for play, rest and recreation.
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
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Oak Yucca And Locust Group Picnic Sites offers a scenic ponderosa pine forest setting surrounded by oak, pinon, juniper, and yucca plants, with excellent opportunities for biking, hiking, wildlife viewing, and birding.
Wildlife alert: New Mexico Black Bear, Eastern Black-tailed Rattlesnake, and Gray Fox present in the area. Also Rocky Mountain Pygmy-Owl, Merriam's Turkey, and various lizard species.
Insider tips for Oak Yucca And Locust Group Picnic Sites: If the gate is closed, look for a gate with a combination lock and try the code in attached photos left by forest rangers Book early—this is a popular federal campground Firewood is available for purchase on-site
Skip Oak Yucca And Locust Group Picnic Sites if: You need full hookups—only electric hookups available and no hookups at most sites. You prefer year-round camping—seasonal operations May through October only. You require extensive amenities—maintenance concerns reported by recent visitors.
Best time to visit Oak Yucca And Locust Group Picnic Sites: May - October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
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Cell Phone Coverage at Oak Yucca And Locust Group Picnic Sites
Cell signal at Oak Yucca And Locust Group Picnic Sites (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.
The Oak Flat Group picnic site includes a combination of three different picnic sites and a trailhead, that border four communal playing fields suitable for all sorts of outdoor games. The site is paved and accessible. It is a great place for play, rest and recreation.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryIf the gate is closed, look for a gate with a combination lock and try the code in attached photos left by forest rangers
Book early
this is a popular federal campground
Firewood is available for purchase on-site
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Albuquerque: drive east on I-40 to Exit 175 toward Tijeras, NM. Drive south for 9 miles on State Road 337 (aka James McGrane Memorial Highway). Look for the brown Oak Flat - Cibola National Forest sign, on the east side of the road. Turn east onto Oak Flat Road and follow it for .39 miles until you reach the entrance on the left side of the road. Follow the directional signs at the entrance to your site.
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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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