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Fourth of July Campground

Within Cibola National Forest, Fourth of July Campground provides a US Forest Service base for exploring the Manzano Mountains from April through October. The campground sits on open terrain with gravel pads, picnic tables, and fire rings at each site. Sites cluster relatively close together, though campers can find spots with slightly more separation up the hillside.

Forest road access requires an SUV or higher clearance vehicle, as standard cars may struggle with the approach. The campground includes vault toilets and trash service but no water source, so visitors must pack adequate supplies for their stay. At $7 per night, the facility stays clean and well-maintained throughout the season. Pets are not permitted. The Fourth of July Canyon trailhead sits within walking distance of the campsites, making this a practical choice for hikers. Tajique Campground offers another nearby option for campers wanting different amenities.

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Location

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Fourth of July Campground is located in Texas

Coordinates

34.791955 N
106.381616 W

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Access

Drive-In
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Site Types

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Drive Time

1 hr 9 min from Albuquerque, NM
1 hr 47 min from Santa Fe, NM
3 hrs 39 min from Las Cruces, NM
3 hrs 51 min from Farmington, NM

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Day Hiker Chronicles

Scout

Reviewed Sep. 30, 2019

Solid sites but nothing special

This was our first time camping in the Manzanos. The campsites are well made with a picnic table and fire ring. There isn’t a tent pad but all of the spots have a nice section of relatively flat ground. There are several vault toilets spread through the site. Cost is $7 per night. There is no water source at or near the campsites so make sure to bring enough for your stay. The campground is clean and well maintained. The sites are relatively close together but the campsite wasn’t crowded. The road in is a forest road. SUV’s will be fine but starting to push it for cars. You can walk from the sites to the Fourth of July trail

Damon T.

Guide

Reviewed Jun. 24, 2016

Clean campground with access to great fall foliage

The Fourth of July Campground provides a starting point for hiking 4th of July Canyon, which is a must-do for anyone in NM in the fall.

The campground itself is pretty standard: gravel pad, fire ring and a picnic table. The sites are a little close together, so don't expect too much privacy. We found one that had a flat spot up the hill a bit so we almost felt like we were alone, but the neighbors barking dogs when I went to the bathroom in the AM brought me quickly back to reality.