Pine Flat Picnic Sites - A And B
Cibola National Forest and Grasslands — hiking
Location: TIJERAS, NM, NM
Price: From $65 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (2 reviews)
Season: Memorial Day through Labor Day
Pine Flat picnic sites A & B are accessible picnic areas. They are located on State Highway 337 (James McGrane Memorial Highway or Old South 14) approximately 7 miles from I-40. State Hwy 337 runs parallel to Pine Flat picnic area making it easy to identify and enter.
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/pine-flat-picnic-sites-a-and-b to be notified when sites open up.
Pine Flat Picnic Sites A & B offer shaded, accessible picnic areas surrounded by pinon, juniper, scrub oak and ponderosa pine with cool mountain breezes. Campers praise the well-maintained grounds with plenty of trash bins, picnic tables, and epic hiking trails with challenging and flowing terrain.
Wildlife alert: New Mexico Black Bear, Abert's Squirrel, Gray Fox, Rocky Mountain Pygmy-Owl, Merriam's Turkey, Western Milksnake, and Greater Short-horned Lizard present in area
Insider tips for Pine Flat Picnic Sites - A And B: Book early as this is a federal campground with only 2 sites Check Monzano mountains info before visiting regarding grilling requirements and restrictions Visit on weekdays for fewer crowds
Skip Pine Flat Picnic Sites - A And B if: You need electrical hookups—no hookups available at sites. You need camping outside Memorial Day through Labor Day—seasonal operations only. You have more than a small tent—only 2 tent sites available.
Best time to visit Pine Flat Picnic Sites - A And B: Memorial Day through Labor Day — Campground operates seasonally during this period only.
Nearby campgrounds: Oak Yucca And Locust Group Picnic Sites (Tijeras, NM), Cedro Peak Camping Sites - Robin And Jay (TIJERAS, NM), Cienega Picnic Site (TIJERAS, NM), Doc Long Picnic Sites - A And B (TIJERAS, NM).
Cell Phone Coverage at Pine Flat Picnic Sites - A And B
Cell signal at Pine Flat Picnic Sites - A And B (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.
Pine Flat picnic sites A & B are accessible picnic areas. They are located on State Highway 337 (James McGrane Memorial Highway or Old South 14) approximately 7 miles from I-40. State Hwy 337 runs parallel to Pine Flat picnic area making it easy to identify and enter.
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 as this is a federal campground with only 2 sites
Check Monzano mountains info before visiting regarding grilling requirements and restrictions
Visit on weekdays for fewer crowds
Campground operates seasonally during this period only
Things to do nearby
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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 Tijeras Exit 175; at the traffic light drive straight ahead and continue south for 7 miles on State Road 337 (James McGrane Memorial Highway). Look for the Cibola National Forest - Pine Flat Picnic sign on the east side of the road. As you enter the picnic site, look to your left. There you will find both reserve only sites A and B.
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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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