Fourth of July Campground
Cibola National Forest and Grasslands
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. The Albuquerque Trail, Crimson Maple Trail, and Fourth of July Trail are easily accessed from the campground and offer recreation opportunities.
Notifications and Alerts
- Stage 1 fire restrictions are currently in effect that prohibit all fires, campfires, or stoves. These restrictions include gas and charcoal barbecues or grills, except where posted.
Need to Know
During First Come First Serve season of October through March, the campground may close periodically due to unsafe weather conditions. While the campground may be open year-round, these weather conditions may dictate when the campground is accessible and the gate opened. Please call the ranger station ahead of time at 505-847-2990 to see if the gate is open during this time period.
There is no water at this campground.
Natural Features
Many sites and communal areas offer shade from the various maple trees that turn bright oranges and reds in the autumn months.
Recreation
Birding, hiking, and horse riding are popular activities in and around the Fourth of July area.
Contact Information
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 505-847-2990
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
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.
Available Campsites
- Site 2, Loop Gallo, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Host, Loop Host, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 16, Loop Mosca, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 3, Loop Gallo, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 13, Loop Mosca, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 12, Loop Gallo, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 5, Loop Gallo, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 11, Loop Gallo, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 14, Loop Mosca, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 10, Loop Gallo, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 1, Loop Gallo, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 8, Loop Gallo, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 4, Loop Gallo, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 15, Loop Mosca, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 6, Loop Gallo, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 7, Loop Gallo, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 17, Loop Mosca, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 9, Loop Gallo, Type Standard Nonelectric
