Water Canyon Campground Cibola National Forest and Grasslands New Mexico

Water Canyon Overview

Water Canyon Campground has 11 campsites and is located close to a creek in Copper Canyon (Magdalena Mountains). Group camping is also available. All sites are first-come, first-serve.

Campsites can accommodate tents, trailers and RVs. Each site also has a table, fire ring and grate. Amenities include 2 vault toilets and trash collection. Drinking water is not available. A group picnic area is also located near the campground. Cell service is not available in the area.

Area Recreation & Activities

Outdoor recreation in the area includes hiking ATVing, mountain biking, fishing, hunting, horseback riding, stargazing, picnicking and wildlife viewing.

If you’re heading south, you may also like Elephant Butte Lake State Park.

Reservations:

First Come, First Served

Amenities

• Cell Service - None
• Equestrian trail
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Golden Age & Access Passports accepted
• Grills
• Group Camping
• Pets OK
• Recycling Center
• Restrooms (Vault Toilets)
• Trash Collection

Activities

• ATV
• Bird Watching
• Creek
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Horseback riding
• Hunting
• Mountain Biking
• Nature Trails
• OHVing
• OTV Trails/Riding
• Photography
• Picnicking
• Stargazing
• Walking Trails
• Wildlife Viewing