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8 campsites
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Select a month, then check for open campsites
Price
$10/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
8 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Check Policy
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34.6995, -106.4027
Fall tent campers who want a high-elevation ridge camp above the Rio Grande Valley. October hawk migration at the nearby raptor counting station is the kind of specific payoff that makes the exposed layout and cold nights worth it. Download the Recreation.gov app before you leave
No potable water, no parking spurs, and a road that needs high clearance. Car campers with low-clearance sedans, anyone towing a trailer, and campers who need a windbreak will find eight fully exposed sites at 9,200 feet genuinely miserable, especially when afternoon storms roll
Official information for Capilla Peak from the federal Recreation.gov facility record. View official page →
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.
A separate day use picnic pavilion is also located on site. This site is available for reservation on Recreation.gov.
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.
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Best season: fall. Fall offers crisp, stable weather and the best vistas — expect daytime highs around 45–65°F and cool nights dipping to the 20s–30s°F, with clear air that makes the layered mountain views outstanding. Trails and campsites are quieter than mid-summer, foliage and late-season shrubs add color, and insect pressure is low, making hiking and photography peak activities. Crowds are moderate to light, though be aware that big-game hunting seasons in October–November can increase backcountry use and you Peak months: October, September, June, July Avoid: December, January, February
Fall offers crisp, stable conditions and the clearest views per description.
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8-unit campground at 9,200 ft with a separate day-use picnic pavilion available for reservation on Recreation.gov. None of the campsites have designated parking spurs and are not suitable for large trailers or RVs. Mobile payment may be available via the Recreation.gov mobile app; remote areas may have limited or no cellular service. Facility-specific phone: (505) 847-2990.
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