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Manzanita Rec Zone Dispersed Camping - Sandia District
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Manzanita Rec Zone Dispersed Camping - Sandia District

Cibola National Forest · Tijeras, NM

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This is a dispersed-camping point on public land. Fire restrictions, road conditions, and access change seasonally. Verify with the managing agency before traveling.

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  • Address:Tijeras, NM
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The Manzanita Mountains Trail System Map can be found at the US Department of Agriculture's website. When looking for the dispersed camping sites, look for small rectangular boxes with a site number in them and a pointer that leads you to the site. There are no amenities at these sites. The recreationist is responsible for using a map if they choose to explore the area.

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Amenities

Fire Rings
Cell Service

Pet Policy

Pets allowed on leash

Campground Rules

  • Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting

In this park

Trails at Cibola National Forest

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Pokerchip and Bear Scat Loop

Pokerchip and Bear Scat Loop

4.2 mi587 ftmoderate
Faulty, Canoncito and Cienega Loop

Faulty, Canoncito and Cienega Loop

8.2 mi2,749 ftdifficult
South Crest, Faulty, Cienega and CCC Trail Loop

South Crest, Faulty, Cienega and CCC Trail Loop

17.7 mi4,852 ftexpert
Sandia Peak Loop via Doc Long

Sandia Peak Loop via Doc Long

15.4 mi3,839 ftexpert
Switchback, Survey, North Crest, Spur Route and South Crest Loop

Switchback, Survey, North Crest, Spur Route and South Crest Loop

6.9 mi1,732 ftdifficult
La Luz and Crest Spur Loop

La Luz and Crest Spur Loop

4.6 mi1,683 ftdifficult

Within ~30 miles

Trails near Manzanita Rec Zone Dispersed Camping - Sandia District

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Pokerchip and Bear Scat Loop
Trail

Pokerchip and Bear Scat Loop

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Five Hills of Death
Trail

Five Hills of Death

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3.8 mi499 ftgain
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Oak Flat Loop
Trail

Oak Flat Loop

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5.6 mi663 ftgain
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Gambles Oak & Mahogany Trails
Trail

Gambles Oak & Mahogany Trails

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13.0 mi1,611 ftgain
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Otero Canyon East
Trail

Otero Canyon East

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4.2 mi597 ftgain
Moderate
Cedro Canyon to Otero Canyon
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Cedro Canyon to Otero Canyon

New Mexico

3.5 mi994 ftgain
Moderate

Hunt context

Hunting units around this campground

During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the New Mexico hunting page

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