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

Capilla Peak

View from one of the campsitesPhoto · Katherine Haveman
OpenSeason 04-01 – 11-30
ReservableAccess
12Sites

The place

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

LoopSiteTypeMax rigElectricADA
Capilla Peak01standard nonelectric
Capilla Peak02standard nonelectric
Capilla Peak03standard nonelectric
Capilla Peak04standard nonelectric
Capilla Peak05standard nonelectric
Capilla Peak06standard nonelectric
Capilla Peak07standard nonelectric
Capilla Peak08standard nonelectric
Scan and PayScanPay 2management
Scan and PayScanPay 3management
Scan and PayScanPay 4management
Scan and PayStandardstandard nonelectric

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.

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This campground sits in NM-01. This member’s public-lands record →

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