Coal Mine
Open seasonally May 1 through October 15. First-come, first-served; no reservations. 14-day stay limit. No potable water; campers must bring their own.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 19 at 2:35PM MDT until September 19 at 3:15PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
SVRABQ The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... North Central Socorro County in central New Mexico... West Central Valencia County in central New Mexico... Southeastern Cibola County in west central New Mexico... * Until 315 PM MDT. * At 235 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 26 miles southeast of Acoma Pueblo, or 32 miles south of Laguna Pueblo, moving east at 15 mph. HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Mainly rural areas of North Central Socorro, West Central Valencia and Southeastern Cibola Counties.
Flash Flood Warning issued September 19 at 2:33PM MDT until September 19 at 4:45PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
At 233 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated that the thunderstorms producing heavy rain south of Acoma Pueblo had ended. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Mainly rural areas of Southeastern Cibola County.
Flash Flood Warning issued September 19 at 2:18PM MDT until September 19 at 4:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
At 218 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated that the thunderstorms producing heavy rain south of Grants had ended. Between 1.5 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... McCartys, Skyline-Ganipa, San Fidel, Cubero, Acomita Lake, Acomita, North Acomita Village, Seama and Paraje. This includes Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 87 and 107. This includes the following recreation areas... El Malpais Ranger Station.
About
Coal Mine Campground is a small, forested campground located at 7,400 feet elevation in the Cibola National Forest, approximately 10 miles northeast of Grants, New Mexico. The campground sits atop a gentle hill surrounded by mature ponderosa pine, pinon, juniper, and gambel oak trees. About 15 sites are available, each with a picnic table and fire ring. Accessible vault toilets are provided, but no potable water is available, so visitors must bring their own supply. The Lobo Canyon Trail network begins at the campground, offering hiking opportunities through the surrounding forest. A short 0.25-mile interpretive nature trail loops through the area, crossing a historic bridge built by the Job Corps in 1967-1968. The nearby El Malpais National Monument and Conservation Area features ancient lava flows, Sandstone Bluffs Overlook, and La Ventana Natural Arch. The campground operates seasonally from May 1 through October 15 on a first-come, first-served basis. Sites accommodate tents and smaller RVs, with trailers limited to under 22 feet. A 14-day stay limit applies. The city of Grants is about 12 miles away, offering dining, lodging, and a mining museum.
Directions
From Grants, drive north on Lobo Canyon Road (State Highway 547) for approximately 10 miles. The campground entrance is on the right.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $10 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 45ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 45ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (505) 287-8833 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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