Capilla Peak
Torreon, New Mexico · 9,203 ft · In Cibola National Forest and Grasslands
Photos: Katherine Haveman
At a glance
5 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 9,203 ft (2,805 m)9,203 ft2,805 m
Loops2
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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 3 staff entries left out. Loop names are trimmed and merged.
Amenities
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- Caravan / RV sites
- Tent sites
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About
Overview
With great views of Manzano Mountains, Rio Grande and Estancia Valleys, and unique camping structures, this 8-unit site at 9200 ft is a popular destination. Capilla Peak has access to Manzano Mountain Wilderness and Hawkwatch's raptor counting station. Note that none of the campsites have designated parking spurs and are NOT suitable for large trailers or RVs. This campground is a mix of first-come, first-served and reservation sites. An additional day use picnic pavilion is available for reservation and located at this site.
Mobile payment may be available at this location, but you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.
From OpenStreetMap, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit
Cell service
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Cell service at Capilla Peak: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueSunny60°47°
- WedSunny, 9% chance of rain55°36°
- ThuSunny54°33°
- FriMostly Sunny, 5% chance of rain45°33°
- SatSlight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers, 15% chance of rain48°39°
Nearby camping
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New Canyon Campground
Public Land · 2.0 mi · Manzano
John F Kennedy
Public Land · 4.2 mi · Manzano
Bosque Campground
Public Land · 4.4 mi · Torreon
3 more within 25 mi
4 OpenStreetMap entries in Torreon share one park. They may be individual sites of a single campground. Suggest a merge
Location and contact
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