Manzanita Rec Zone Dispersed Camping - Sandia District
Ponderosa, NM
Pet Friendly
Biking
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Forest
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- Pets
- Allowed
- Campfires
- Allowed
About this campground
Manzanita Rec Zone Dispersed Camping in the Sandia District is located in the Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands. The area features rugged terrain with elevations that can influence temperatures, ranging from 30°F in winter to 85°F in summer. Nearby attractions include the Sandia Peak Tramway and hiking trails in the Sandia Mountains. Please consult the Manzanita Mountains Trail System Map to find a dispersed site: https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd555098.pdf Look for Motorized Dispersed Camping info in the bottom left portion of the map.
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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 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 Camping - Sandia District
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