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Recreation
The Cibola National Forest and Grasslands has many diverse opportunities for recreation across New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas.
Recreation Site Fee Adjustments
New fees will be implemented in select sites in the Sandia and Mount Taylor Ranger Districts on May 13, 2024, and on the Kiowa and Rita Blanca National Grasslands and the Magdalena and Mountainair Ranger Districts on September 8, 2024.
Current Recreation Conditions
| Area Name | Status | Area Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Bear Trap Campground | Closed | Closed under area and road closure 03-03-03-24-01 until December 31, 2024, unless rescinded for the purpose to protect public health and safety from post wildfire hazards and flooding. |
| Black Kettle NG RD | Open | |
| Delberts Trail 05622 | Open | |
| Gear Grinder Trail 05630 | Open | |
| Hughes Mill Campground | Closed | Closed under area and road closure 03-03-03-24-01 until December 31, 2024, unless rescinded for the purpose to protect public health and safety from post wildfire hazards and flooding. |
| Lake Marvin Boating Site | Temporarily Closed | Temporarily closed due to the Smokehouse Fire. Review the closure order and map. |
| Lake Marvin Campground | Temporarily Closed | Temporarily closed due to the Smokehouse Fire. Review the closure order and map. |
| Lake Marvin Picnic Site | Temporarily Closed | Temporarily closed due to the Smokehouse Fire. Review the closure order and map. |
| Magdalena RD | Open | Area and road closure 03-03-03-24-01 in effect. Check for specific site and trail conditions. |
| McGaffey Campground | Open | no water |
| Meadow Ridge Trail 05627 | Open | Part of this area is closed until May 31, 2024. Please review the closure order and map. |
| Mighty Mule Trail 05257 | Open | Part of this area is closed until May 31, 2024. Please review the closure order and map. |
| Mount Taylor RD | None | |
| Mountainair RD | Open | |
| Rattlesnake Trail 05056 | Open | |
| Sandia Ranger District | Open | Some road and trail closures south of Forest Road 462 - review the closure order and map. |
Alerts & Warnings
- NEVER Bring or Use Fireworks on Federal Lands. It is Illegal.
- 03-03-06-24-03 Tempoprary Area Closure - Lake Marvin Area - Smokehouse Fire
- 03-03-03-24-01 Bear Trap Fire Area and Road Closures
- Occupancy & Use Prohibitions Forest Order #03-03-00-23-03
- Discharging a firearm, air rifle, or gas gun is prohibited
