Fourth Of July Campground
Located just outside of the Manzano Mountain Wilderness in the Mountainair Ranger District sits Fourth of July Campground. Here, at the mouth of Tajique Canyon, visitors come to see the largest stand of Bigtooth Maples in New Mexico and enjoy the wooded campground and nearby trails. The campground has a mix of first come first served sites as well as reservable sites. The Albuquerque Trail, Crimson Maple Trail, and Fourth of July Trail are easily accessed from the campground and offer recreation opportunities.
Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 18 |
| Host/management | 1 |
Site guide
18 sites in 3 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Entry | Fits, ft | Shade | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gallo | Back-in | 28 | Partial | Yes |
| 2 | Gallo | Back-in | 28 | Partial | Yes |
| 3 | Gallo | Back-in | 28 | Partial | Yes |
| 4 | Gallo | Back-in | 32 | Partial | Yes |
| 5 | Gallo | Back-in | 24 | Partial | Yes |
| 6 | Gallo | Back-in | 27 | Partial | Yes |
| 7 | Gallo | Back-in | 27 | Partial | Yes |
| 8 | Gallo | Back-in | 23 | Partial | Yes |
| 9 | Gallo | Back-in | 25 | Partial | Yes |
| 10 | Gallo | Back-in | 54 | Partial | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 1:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
Getting there
From Tijeras: head southbound on Highway 337 and take a right on Highway 55 to travel through the town of Tajique. Take a right just past the Tajique cemetary onto Torreon Tajique Loop Rd and follow this road for approximately 7.3 miles, passing the Albuquerque Trailhead on your right, until you reach the Fourth of July campground.
| Coordinates | 34.7920° N, 106.3816° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- Recreational Vehicles (RV's) longer than 22 feet are not allowed in this campground.
Fire nearby
- PrescribedLower Kirtland Rx
15 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 13.1 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Outdoor Recreation and Supply ↗ | 20.3 mi |
| RV sales & service | RV sales & service ↗ | 20.4 mi |
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Forth of July Campground; Manzano Mountains, Tajique NM
Worth a stop
- 0.1 miFourth Of July Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 0.5 miAlbuquerque Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 14.4 miQuarai Visitor Center ↗Visitor center
Trails nearby
- under 0.1 miFourth of July ↗1.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
- under 0.1 miSpring Loop ↗0.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
- 0.1 miCrimson Maple0.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
- 0.4 miFourth of July (spur)0.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
- 0.5 miAlbuquerque3.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
- 1.1 miCerro Blanco1.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trailheads within three miles
- 0.1 miFourth of July Trailhead ↗Cibola National Forest and Grasslands · Season April to November
- 0.5 miAlbuquerque Trailhead ↗Cibola National Forest and Grasslands · Season Open year round
- 1.3 miCerro Blanco Trailhead ↗Cibola National Forest and Grasslands · Season Open year round
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
Manzano Mountain Wilderness begins about 3.9 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 3.9 miManzano Mountain Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 36,764 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Historic landmarks nearby
Natural features
Many sites and communal areas offer shade from the various maple trees that turn bright oranges and reds in the autumn months.
Recreation
Birding, hiking, and horse riding are popular activities in and around the Fourth of July area.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Fourth Of July Campground?
For some sites. Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Fourth Of July Campground?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 1:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Fourth Of July Campground have?
19 sites, including 18 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Fourth Of July Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Fourth Of July Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Fourth Of July Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there is 1 active fire within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.
Source: Fire nearby
What if Fourth Of July Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Bosque Campground (2.4 mi, first-come), Capilla Peak (6.5 mi, partly first-come), and Red Canyon (12.2 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby