Capilla Peak

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Cibola National Forest and Grasslands

Campground · USDA Forest Service · Cibola National Forest and Grasslands Fees: Overnight Use: $10 per campsite per night Day-use at Pavillion Group Picnic Area: $45 per day for groups of up to 50 people Season: April to November Reservations: No reservation required at this site. Overview 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. 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… Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10211955 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Katherine Haveman