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James Canyon Campground Lincoln National Forest New Mexico

James Canyon Overview

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James Canyon campground offers 6 primitive campsites on a first-come, first-serve basis and is located in the Lincoln National Forest a few miles from Mayhill, NM.

Campsites can accommodate tents, small trailers and RVs (less than 16 feet). Each site also has a table, fire ring and grate. Campground amenities include water and one vault toilet.

James Canyon – Area Recreation

Outdoor recreation in the area includes hiking, mountain biking, ATV, hunting, horseback riding, picnicking, stargazing and photographing. Wildlife viewing can also be good as well.

You may also be interested in Oliver Lee Memorial State Park or White Sands National Park. The quaint mountain town of Cloudcroft is just 16 miles away and offers some restaurants and shops you can visit.

Reservations:

First Come, First Served

Amenities
  • BBQ Grills
  • Campsite Tables
  • Fire Pit
  • Fire Rings
  • Grills
  • Group Camping
  • Pets OK
  • Picnic Tables
  • Restrooms (Vault Toilets)
  • Trash Collection
Activities
  • Biking
  • Bird Watching
  • Hiking
  • Historic Sites
  • Horseback riding
  • Hunting
  • Mountain Biking
  • Nature Trails
  • OHVing
  • OTV Trails/Riding
  • Photography
  • Stargazing
  • Walking Trails
  • Wildlife Viewing
Highway 82
Mayhill, New Mexico 88339
575 682-2551

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  • Primitive
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# of Campsites:

6

Campsite Vehicle Size:

Up to 16 feet.

Season:

Year Round

Elevation:

6,800

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James Canyon Comments & Reviews

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One Comment on “James Canyon”

  1. Sonia Wyatt says:

    I stopped at this campground recently, but we didn’t stay. It appears to be more of a roadside picnic area on the side of a busy highway.

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