Recreation area

Manzanita Rec Zone Dispersed Cmpng Sandia District

Cibola National Forest and Grasslands · Texas — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

Sandia Ranger District has several options for Dispersed Camping aka DC. Forest Road 462DC1; Forest Road 562 DC1 through Forest Road 562 DC4; Forest Road 242 DC1 Please consult the Manzanita Mountains Trail System Map  to find a dispersed site. Look for Motorized Dispersed Camping info in the bottom left portion of the map. **When looking for the Dispersed Camping Sites, look for small, rectangular boxes with a site number in it and a pointer that directs you to the DC site.  There are NO AMENITIES at these sites. Cell phone coverage is not guaranteed.  It is the recreationist’s responsibility to use a map if you choose to explore the area. It is a multi-user area. Trail(s) that are associated with each dispersed site are open for the following uses: Hiking, Mountain Biking, 2 Wheel Motorized Vehicles and Horseback Riding.

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Manzanita Rec Zone Dispersed Cmpng Sandia District doesn't take campsite reservations — but plenty of nearby Texas campgrounds do, and we'll alert you the moment a sold-out site opens up.

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.