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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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Chimney Canyon Trail #137A

Chimney Canyon Trail #137A

2.7 mi2,448 ftdifficult
Tunnel Canyon and Otero Canyon Trail

Tunnel Canyon and Otero Canyon Trail

8.7 mi1,617 ftdifficult
Sandia Crest Byway

Sandia Crest Byway

11.8 mi2,283 ftdifficult
Fence Line #58 and Forest Road #445 Loop

Fence Line #58 and Forest Road #445 Loop

4.9 mi522 ftmoderate
South Crest, Faulty, Cienega and CCC Trail Loop

South Crest, Faulty, Cienega and CCC Trail Loop

17.7 mi4,852 ftexpert
Faulty, Canoncito and Cienega Loop

Faulty, Canoncito and Cienega Loop

8.2 mi2,749 ftdifficult

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Trails near Manzanita Rec Zone Dispersed Camping - Sandia District

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Pokerchip and Bear Scat Loop

Pokerchip and Bear Scat Loop

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4.2 mi587 ftgain
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Bear Scat Trail

Bear Scat Trail

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5.2 mi863 ftgain
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Five Hills of Death

Five Hills of Death

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3.8 mi499 ftgain
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Oak Flat Loop

Oak Flat Loop

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5.6 mi663 ftgain
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Gambles Oak & Mahogany Trails

Gambles Oak & Mahogany Trails

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13.0 mi1,611 ftgain
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Ponderosa Trail Loop

Ponderosa Trail Loop

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3.6 mi358 ftgain
TrailModerate

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Hunting units around this campground

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

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