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Coal Mine Campground & Picnic Area
1 mi northeast of Lobo Canyon, NM · Verizon 4G
About Coal Mine Campground & Picnic Area
The campground is located in a setting of pinon, juniper, gambel oak, and mature ponderosa pine trees, approximately 10 miles northeast of Grants. A loop road winds through the area providing access to the campsites and the 0.25 mile nature trail. A historic bridge built by the Job Corps in 1967-1968 provides entrance to the trail. The 11,301 feet peak of Mount Taylor, the highest point in northwest New Mexico, can be seen if you drive past the campground on State Highway 547 (FR239). Remember to pay attention to road conditions and your vehicle's abilities before driving off of the main road.
- Fees: $10.00/site for overnight camping; $5.00/vehicle for day use (picnic/parking).
- Season: May 15 – October 15
- Managed by: USFS - Cibola National Forest and Grasslands
- Where: 1 mi northeast of Lobo Canyon, NM · 35.23404, -107.70198
Things to do:
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coal Mine Interpretive | Hiking | at camp | 0.3 mi |
| FR 544B | ATV road | 1.4 mi | 3.9 mi |
| FR 544H | ATV road | 1.6 mi | 1.7 mi |
| Motorized 416 | ATV / OHV | 2.2 mi | 3.4 mi |
| Motorized 415 | ATV / OHV | 2.6 mi | 5.7 mi |
| Continental Divide NST | Horse | 2.7 mi | 44.7 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Verizon 4G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.
Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 11.7 mi
Propane: 11.5 mi
Camps nearby
- Lobo Canyon Picnic ground 2.2 mi
- Mount Taylor Rd 8 mi
- Lavaland RV Park 10.6 mi
- Campsite · 2 mi W of Grants 11.3 mi
- Grants KOA 11.5 mi
- BAR S RV Park 11.7 mi