Capilla Peak
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With great views of Manzano Mountains, Rio Grande and Estancia Valleys, and unique camping structures, this 8-unit site at 9200 ft is a popular destination. Capilla Peak has access to Manzano Mountain Wilderness and Hawkwatch's raptor counting station. Note that none of the campsites have designated parking spurs and are NOT suitable for large trailers or RVs. This campground is a mix of first-come, first-served and reservation sites. An additional day use picnic pavilion is available for reservation and located at this site. Keep reading
Mobile payment may be available at this location, but you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service. Facilities A separate day use picnic pavilion is also located on site. This site is available for reservation on Recreation.gov. Natural Features Great views of the Manzano Mountain Wilderness and Wilderness access. Note that all campsites are very exposed, and inclement weather is common at this high elevation. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (505) 847-2990.
The sites · 12
| Loop | Site | Type | Max rig | Electric | ADA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capilla Peak | 01 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Capilla Peak | 02 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Capilla Peak | 03 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Capilla Peak | 04 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Capilla Peak | 05 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Capilla Peak | 06 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Capilla Peak | 07 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Capilla Peak | 08 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Scan and Pay | ScanPay 2 | management | — | — | |
| Scan and Pay | ScanPay 3 | management | — | — | |
| Scan and Pay | ScanPay 4 | management | — | — | |
| Scan and Pay | Standard | standard nonelectric | — | — |
Booking
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.
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This campground sits in NM-01. This member’s public-lands record →