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Bear Trap Campground
23 mi southwest of Magdalena, NM · No signal at camp
About Bear Trap Campground
Small (4 unit) campsite without water is popular nonetheless due to cool mountain setting and proximity to Withington Lookout 2 (steep) miles away
- Managed by: USFS - Cibola National Forest and Grasslands
- Where: 23 mi southwest of Magdalena, NM · 33.88301, -107.51415
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Apr.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Trap Canyon | ATV road | at camp | 0.1 mi |
| Bear Trap Canyon | ATV road | 0.1 mi | 22.8 mi |
| Monica | Horse | 1.3 mi | 1.9 mi |
| Hughes Mill | Horse | 1.6 mi | 4.4 mi |
| Chimney | Horse | 1.7 mi | 1.2 mi |
| Potato Canyon | Horse | 1.9 mi | 5.6 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Stargazing nearby: Enchanted Skies Star Party (Star party), 23 mi.
Propane: 21.8 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.Camps nearby
- Hughes Mill Campground 2.3 mi
- Springtime Campground 22.2 mi
- Magdalena Rd 22.6 mi
- Water Canyon Group Campground 23.6 mi
- Datil Well Recreation Area Campground 26.9 mi
- Luna Park Campground 27.3 mi