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Coal Mine

Lobo Canyon, New Mexico · 7,451 ftIn Cibola National Forest and Grasslands

Photos: Katherine Haveman - USFS

At a glance

5 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026

Price per night
$10recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
Sites
15From recreation.gov's site list · Oct 2026
Hookups
Not yet known
Elevation
7,451 ft2,271 m
Pets
Not yet known
Season
May 15 – Oct 15From fs.usda.gov · Sep 2026
Cell signal
Not yet known

Sites15

Coal Mine lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.

From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.

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About

Overview

Coal Mine Campground is situated in the upper portion of the Cibola National Forest in west-central New Mexico. Visitors can enjoy hiking the Lobo Canyon Trail, as well as picnicking and scenic driving. This campground is located near the Continental Divide Trail as well as Mt. Taylor.

Recreation

The Lobo Canyon Trail begins in the campground and leads hikers access a network of trails in the area. Some trails are still under constuction.

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 Coal Mine: FCC map Dec 2025

Weather

National Weather Service

  • TueSlight Chance Rain Showers, 15% chance of rain64°42°
  • WedSlight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny, 16% chance of rain57°32°
  • ThuSunny60°33°
  • FriMostly Sunny, 2% chance of rain55°33°
  • SatSlight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers, 21% chance of rain54°37°

Nearby camping

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3 more within 25 mi

Location and contact

35.23417, -107.70139
Managed by
U.S. Forest ServiceFederal operator
Nearest town
Lobo Canyon
Park
Cibola National Forest and Grasslands

Data from OpenStreetMap, Recreation Information Database (RIDB) / Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites

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