Fourth Of July Campground

About

Fourth of July Campground is located just outside the Manzano Mountain Wilderness in the Mountainair Ranger District of Cibola National Forest. The campground sits at the mouth of Tajique Canyon and is renowned for hosting New Mexico's largest stand of Bigtooth Maples, which provide spectacular fall color. The wooded setting offers shade and a peaceful atmosphere for tent camping and small pop-up campers. The campground features 18 sites split between two loops, with a mix of first-come, first-served and reservable sites through Recreation.gov. Amenities are basic: vault toilets are available but there is no potable water, so campers must bring their own supply. Larger recreational vehicles are not accommodated due to narrow roads and small site pads. The Albuquerque Trail, Crimson Maple Trail, and Fourth of July Trail are easily accessed from the campground, offering hiking opportunities into the Manzano Mountain Wilderness. Birding and horseback riding are also popular activities in the area.

Directions

From Tijeras, head south on Highway 337 and turn right on Highway 55 through the town of Tajique. Turn right just past the Tajique cemetery onto Torreon Tajique Loop Road and follow it approximately 7.3 miles to the campground.