Water Canyon Picnic Area
New Mexico · USDA Forest Service
Photo: Recreation.gov
About
At the base of the Water Canyon Recreation Area sits a picnic ground nestled in the Magdalena Mountains. Four first come first served picnic sites have tables and grills that can be walked to from the shared parking area with a vault toilet. In addition, there is one group picnic shelter that is available for reservation. The group picnic shelter includes six picnic tables, one serving table, and one large pedestal grill. Mountain views. Access to trails. Shaded areas. Mesa Trail #013 is one of the first trails located up the road beyond the picnic area. In addition, Water Canyon Campground sits uphill of the picnic area by following the gravel road into the Water Canyon Recreation Area. Campsites and trails await here as well. Vault toilets, a shared gravel parking area, four walk-to picnic areas, one large group picnic shelter, trash receptacles, and informational kiosks are available on site.
Directions
Heading West on highway 60, take a left onto Water Canyon Road and follow this road as it turns from pavement to gravel. After approximately four miles along this road, the picnic area will be on your left.
Location
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Details
- State
- New Mexico
- City / area
- —
- Agency
- USDA Forest Service
- Parent area
- Cibola National Forest and Grasslands
- Campsites
- 1
- Reservable
- Yes
- Typical price
- $35 / day
- Equipment
- Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper
Nearby campgrounds
- Water Canyon Campground 0.2 km away
- Datil Well Recreation Area Campground 68.5 km away
- Red Canyon (NM) 93.8 km away
- Capilla Peak Picnic Site 100.4 km away
- Capilla Peak 100.4 km away
- Fourth of July Campground 109.5 km away