Mills Canyon Campground
New Mexico · USDA Forest Service
Photo: Recreation.gov
About
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. The Canadian River flows through the campground and sandstone walls rise up around you. Adjacent to the campground is the Mills Orchard site, where ruins of the Orchard house and an interpretive trail can be explored.Each campsite has a picnic table or two, a standing grill, and a fire pit.The campground is within the Canadian River Canyon and the river levels vary throughout the year. Enjoy the greenery of the canyon and the shade of the vegetation at your campsite. Beautiful sandstone walls tower above the campground providing scenic views.
Directions
Traveling from Abbot, NM at the intersection of US Highway (Hwy) 56 and NM Hwy 39, drive south on NM Hwy 39 for approximately 16 miles. Turn west onto Mills Canyon Road #600 and continue driving west approximately 9 miles to the campground. Traveling from Roy, NM on NM Hwy 39, drive north approximately 10 miles and turn west onto Mills Canyon Road #600. Continue driving west approximately 9 miles to the campground.
Location
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Details
- State
- New Mexico
- City / area
- —
- Agency
- USDA Forest Service
- Parent area
- Cibola National Forest and Grasslands
- Campsites
- 12
- Reservable
- Yes
- Typical price
- $10 / night
- Equipment
- See Recreation.gov
Nearby campgrounds
- Mills Rim Campground 3.4 km away
- South Area Campground 76.3 km away
- Agua Piedra Campground 104.2 km away
- McCrystal Campground 104.6 km away
- La Sombra Campground 105.5 km away
- Las Petacas Campground 109.4 km away