Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
Bow hunting is a popular activity where allowed across the Forest, while fishing can be particularly popular in some of the Grassland lakes. Please follow all laws and regulations and know what kind of hunting and fishing is in season near you. Some of the recreation sites listed below are popular staging areas for hunters. Be courteous to others.
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Albuquerque Trailhead
Site Open
The Albuquerque Trailhead provides parking for access to the Albuquerque Trail which begins at Forest Road 55 and ends at the junction with Fourth Of July Trail. The trail is open for…
Bosque Campground
Site Open
Bosque Campground
Box Canyon Trailhead
Site Open
Box Canyon Trailhead
Gallinas Group Site Day Use Area
Site Open
Gallinas Group Site Day Use Area
Kayser / Cottonwood Trailhead
Site Open
Located within the 2007 Ojo Peak Wildfire. Park off of FR422 and hike about 1/2 mile to Kayser/Cottonwood Juncion.
Manzano Crest South Trailhead
Site Open
Manzano Crest South Trailhead
McGaffey Lake
Site Open
McGaffey Lake is a small reservoir in the Zuni Mountains at an elevation of approximately 8,000 feet. This reservoir provides fishing opportunities when the reservoir has water.  Please…
Mesa Trailhead
Site Open
Mills Canyon Campground
Site Open
Mills Canyon Campground is a beautiful, remote campground situated within the Canadian River Canyon at an elevation of 5,160 feet. There are 12 camping units available.  Â
Mills Canyon Rim Campground
Site Open
Elevation of this campground is 5,760 feet and offers 6 camping units.Â