State Park
Water Canyon Campground
Cibola National Forest · Magdalena, NM
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- Address:Magdalena, NM
About
The campground is located at an elevation of 6000 feet.
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Amenities
Flush Toilets
Accessible
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Trash 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
Pokerchip and Bear Scat Loop
4.2 mi587 ftmoderate
Faulty, Canoncito and Cienega Loop
8.2 mi2,749 ftdifficult
South Crest, Faulty, Cienega and CCC Trail Loop
17.7 mi4,852 ftexpert
Sandia Peak Loop via Doc Long
15.4 mi3,839 ftexpert
Switchback, Survey, North Crest, Spur Route and South Crest Loop
6.9 mi1,732 ftdifficult
La Luz and Crest Spur Loop
4.6 mi1,683 ftdifficult
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Water Canyon Campground
Trail
North and South Baldy Loop
New Mexico
15.7 mi5,459 ftgain
Expert
Trail
South Baldy via Copper Canyon
New Mexico
11.0 mi4,150 ftgain
Expert
Trail
South Baldy Trail
New Mexico
13.4 mi4,308 ftgain
Expert
Trail
Gordy's Hill OHV Trail
New Mexico
17.7 mi1,703 ftgain
Expert
Trail
Chupadera Wilderness Trail
New Mexico
9.3 mi1,952 ftgain
Difficult
Trail
Marsh Overlook Trail
New Mexico
2.5 mi230 ftgain
Easy
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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