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Red Canyon Campground opening date & reservations

Reserve on Recreation.gov

Managed by
USDA Forest Service: Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands
State
New Mexico
Opens
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Closes
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Season notes
Seasons of Use: Upper Red Canyon camping loop is open year round. Lower Red Canyon camping loop is available for reservation April through November.
Status
Open year-round (Cibola National Forest (official), verified Oct 16, 2026)
Reservations
Reservations for Red Canyon Campground open April 1st online. Sites are available for occupancy if not already reserved. Reservations for the Group Day Use…
Booking window
Not listed on source page
Source
Official page (checked 2026-10-16)
Verified
Cibola National Forest (official), Oct 16, 2026
Note
Upper loop open year-round. Lower loop reservable April – November; reservations open April 1 online, and sites not already reserved are available on arrival. (source)
Last verified
Oct 16, 2026 against the Recreation.gov availability calendar

Reserve on Recreation.gov

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