U.S. Forest Service · Cibola National Forest · NM

Coal Mine Campground & Picnic Area

Campsite at Coal Mine CampgroundPhoto · Katherine Haveman, USFS
OpenSeason 05-15 – 10-15
UnlistedAccess

The place

The campground is located in a setting of pinon, juniper, gambel oak, and mature ponderosa pine trees, approximately 10 miles northeast of Grants. A loop road winds through the area providing access to the campsites and the 0.25 mile nature trail. A historic bridge built by the Job Corps in 1967-1968 provides entrance to the trail. The 11,301 feet peak of Mount Taylor, the highest point in northwest New Mexico, can be seen if you drive past the campground on State Highway 547 (FR239). Remember to pay attention to road conditions and your vehicle's abilities before driving off of the main road.

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Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

Fees

$10.00/site for overnight camping
$5.00/vehicle for day use (picnic/parking).
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Your representative

This campground sits in NM-02. This member’s public-lands record →

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