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James Canyon Campground

1 mi north of Mayhill, NM · Verizon 4G · AT&T 4G

Federal campgroundtype
Freeto camp
Apr–Octbest months

About James Canyon Campground

James Canyon Campground offer 5 sites along US 82 just west of Mayhill, NM. The lower elevation of 6,800' means this small site is usable longer than most Sacramento Mountain area campgrounds when the snows begin. Picnic tables, grills, and one group shade covering are available. 16' RV limit.

  • Managed by: USFS - Lincoln National Forest
  • Where: 1 mi north of Mayhill, NM · 32.90469, -105.50507

Amenities:

ToiletsPicnic tablesTents allowed

Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)

Weather by month

49°
21°Jan
52°
24°Feb
58°
28°Mar
65°
34°Apr
73°
42°May
82°
50°Jun
80°
54°Jul
79°
53°Aug
74°
47°Sep
67°
37°Oct
57°
27°Nov
49°
21°Dec

Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Apr–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Mar.

See James Canyon Campground from above

Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.

Trails near camp

TrailOpen toFrom campLength
GraveyardATV road1.4 mi3.9 mi
Fuel BreakATV road1.4 mi3.4 mi

Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.

Good to know

Cell signal

Verizon 4G · AT&T 4G

From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.
Night sky: Truly dark

The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.

Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.
RV essentials

Dump station: 1.9 mi
Water fill-up: 13.7 mi

Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.