Cedro Peak Camping Sites - Robin and Jay

Cedro Peak Camping Sites is a favorite area in the southern portion of the Sandia Ranger District, encompassed by ponderosa pine, pinon and juniper trees. Both camping sites are fully accessible and have plenty of parking, and the Jay site has a circular turn-around drive for those who might bring a small travel trailer. The area has room for outdoor games as well as access to the best trail system for mountain biking in the Cibola National Forest. A variety of hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding and off-road vehicle trails connect with the camping area, and the region features more than 80 miles of single-track and equestrian trails. Mountain biking trails in the area can accommodate intermediate to advanced riders, and the trails offer expansive views of the Sandia Mountains to the north, the Manzanos and Cedro Peak. Limited off-road vehicle trails are available as well. Please use Leave No Trace ethics when using your public lands. The two group campsites are large and fully accessible: Jay can accommodate up to 100 people and 27 vehicles, and Robin up to 150 people and 41 vehicles. Each site is equipped with grills and tables, some of which are covered by picnic shelters, and large campfire circles are also available. Water, electricity and firewood or charcoal are not available at the site. Accessible vault toilets and bear proof trash receptacles are provided; bears frequent the area, so use appropriate containers for food and garbage. The group campground is located in the Manzanita Mountains at an elevation of about 7,400 feet, eight miles south off of I-40, nestled in a pinon pine and juniper forest amid the arid, hilly landscape.