Campsite for booking · Grants

Coal Mine

via Recreation.gov Grants, NM, Grants, New Mexico, United States

Overview

Pitches
15
Pitch types
caravan, motorhome
Season
Not stated: check on Recreation.gov
Check-in / out
14:00 / 13:00

Facilities

  • Hardstanding pitchesListed by Recreation.gov

Policies

PetsNot stated: check on Recreation.gov
SmokingNot stated: check on Recreation.gov
Instant bookingNot stated: check on Recreation.gov
CancellationNot stated: check on Recreation.gov

About this campsite

Overview

Coal Mine Campground is situated in the upper portion of the Cibola National Forest in west-central New Mexico. Visitors can enjoy hiking the Lobo Canyon Trail, as well as picnicking and scenic driving. This campground is located near the Continental Divide Trail as well as Mt. Taylor.

Recreation

The Lobo Canyon Trail begins in the campground and leads hikers access a network of trails in the area. Some trails are still under constuction.

Visitors also enjoy picnicking in the surrounding area.

Facilities

The campground offers more than a dozen sites for tent or RV camping. Each site can accommodate up to 10 people. Utility hookups are not available. Parking spurs are paved.

Each site is equipped with a table and campfire ring with grill. Accessible vault toilets are provided. Drinking water is not available in the campground; visitors must bring their own supply.

Natural Features

The campground is located northeast of the town of Grants at an elevation of 7,400 feet. It lies on the top of a hill, with campsites situated on gently sloping ground. A forest of mature pine, juniper and oak trees surrounds the campground. Nearby Attractions

The El Malpais National Monument and Conservation Area can be accessed from various points within a short drive of the campground. Its extensive, ancient lava flow landscape and other scenic features draw tourists year-round.

Points of interest within the monument and conservation area include the Northwest New Mexico Visitor Center, Sandstone Bluffs Overlook and La Ventana Natural Arch. A portion of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail parallels the Zuni-Acoma Trail as it passes through the monument.

The city of Grants is about 12 miles from the campground, offering dining and lodging options. The city also boasts a mining museum with gem and mineral displays and a self-guided tour into an underground world.

Charges & Cancellations

A $10.00 service charge will apply if you change or cancel your reservation. Late cancellations are subject to additional fees. For full details see NRRS Reservation Policy.

Fees: Payment in full will be charged to you credit card upon completion of the reservation. A $10.00 non-refundable on line reservation fee may be charged for some facilities.

Managed by a US federal agency. Data source: ridb.recreation.gov.

Description supplied by Recreation.gov.

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Where you can stay nearby

Campsites, aires and parking within 30 km, from OpenStreetMap.

  1. Coal Mine Campground
    Campground · Grants, New Mexico
    50 m from the pick-up area
  2. Lobo Canyon Campground
    Campground · Grants, New Mexico
    3.6 km from the pick-up area
  3. Lavaland RV Park
    Campground · Grants, New Mexico
    17 km from the pick-up area
  4. Campsite near Grants
    Campground · Grants, New Mexico
    18 km from the pick-up area
  5. Grants KOA
    Campground · Grants, New Mexico
    19 km from the pick-up area

Nearest dump station and water

  1. Service point near Thoreau
    RV dump station · Thoreau, New MexicoWaste
    38 km from the pick-up area
Pick-up10 kmPlot of OpenStreetMap data
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