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Mills Canyon Campground
12 mi northwest of Roy, NM · No signal at camp
About Mills Canyon Campground
Mills Canyon Campground is a beautiful, remote campground situated within the Canadian River Canyon at an elevation of 5,160 feet. There are 12 camping units available.
- Season: Year Round
- Managed by: USFS - Cibola National Forest and Grasslands
- Where: 12 mi northwest of Roy, NM · 36.04839, -104.37668
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Apr–May & Sep–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Mar.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mills Canyon Lower C.G. | ATV road | at camp | 0.3 mi |
| Mills Canyon Road | ATV road | 0.1 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: Fort Union National Monument (Dark Sky Park), 38 mi.
Camps nearby
- Mills Canyon Rim Campground 2.2 mi