US lakes & pondsUS lakes & pondsCampground · National forest in Torrance County, New Mexico. Run by USFS.
| Operator | USFS |
|---|---|
| Agency | USDA Forest Service (Cibola National Forest and Grasslands) |
| Campsites | 40 |
| Site types | 28 standard, no electric, 11 equestrian no electric, 1 group picnic area |
| RVs welcome | Yes |
| Tent sites | Yes |
| Dogs allowed | Yes |
| Fee | Yes |
| Reservations | Recreation.gov |
We only list amenities a source records. A missing item doesn't mean the campground lacks it, so check with Red Canyon Campground, Lower before you go.
This campground in the Manzano Mountains offers a variety of amenity and site types to fit your needs. Tucked into the pines at 7,600 feet of elevation are a mix of horse corrals, single sites, double sites, all with picnic tables and grills, and a group picnic day use area. Explore both the upper loop, with amenities for horses, and the lower loop with lots of sites to find the campsite that fits your needs. Recreation Communal areas are available at this campground. The lower loop has a communal fire ring and the upper loop has a large day use area as well as access to trailheads. Horse riding and hiking are popular in this area.
Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.
Red Canyon Campground, Lower is in Torrance County.
Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.