4.3963 reviewsPrice
Free
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
5 campsites
Season
null
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Top 5% in state
Price
Free
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
5 campsites
Season
null
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Top 5% in state
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36.6410, -105.6887
Gorge-rim views and a quiet weeknight are your priorities. Grab the far-left site at the cliff edge for the best sightlines and most space, then hike Trail #102 down to Special Trout Waters on the Rio Grande. Free, dark skies, no reservations needed.
No potable water on-site means hauling everything in, the access road is rough enough to rattle a low-clearance trailer, and there's zero shade when afternoon winds and heat hit the exposed mesa.
Reference information about Cebolla Mesa sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>Camping - five sites and picnicking. Fishing -1 mile down on the Rio Grande River and Red River. Hiking - Trailhead for Rio Grande wild and Scenic River, Trail #102.</p>
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Fall brings the best conditions. Daytime temperatures run mid-50s to mid-60s°F in September and October, with nights dropping into the 20s and 30s°F. The air is crisp, thunderstorms are rare, and trails stay dry. Fewer people visit after summer ends. Summer is warm but windy. Afternoon gusts sweep across the exposed mesa. Winter gets cold, with freezing temperatures and occasional snow. Hunting seasons overlap with fall in northern New Mexico.
Spring is popular with moderate temps and dry conditions per seasonal notes and reviews.
Cebolla Mesa Campground offers a remote and scenic camping experience with five campsites equipped with picnic tables and fire pits. It lacks modern amenities like potable water and Wi-Fi, making it ideal for those seeking a more primitive and off-grid camping experience. Restrooms (vault toilets) are available on-site. The campground is free, and it provides stunning views of the Rio Grande Gorge.
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