Red Cloud Campground
Brett H.
Reviewed Apr. 14, 2021

Clean, secluded USFS campground

Gem of a USFS campground in the Cibola National Forest near Corona, NM. Can get crowded on weekends and most especially during Fall hunting season.

Note that directions from Maps/Dyrt tries to send you the wrong way off County Rd 22, so follow the brown signs to the campground and you can’t miss it.

Pros:

  • Road in is reasonably well maintained and accessible (we saw a mix of trucks, RVs and vans all making way easily, even a few passenger cars; go slow)
  • Several dispersed sites also available near entrance to campground and down road passed campground
  • Pit toilets were fine and seem to be maintained; trash bins also available
  • Reasonably spaced sites with tables and fire pits (no water to my knowledge, so pack in)
  • Beautiful views up the road on way to a fire tower and a zone that’s still pretty bare from previous fires
  • Family of livestock roam the area which is entertaining (just watch out for the giant cow pies)

Cons:

  • Might see some dirt bikes/UTV traffic, which can get noisy
  • Can get really crowded during hunting seasons and likely near holidays, so be aware (talked to a local and got the scoop from their many times staying here)
  • Review photo of Red Cloud Campground by Brett H., April 14, 2021
  • Review photo of Red Cloud Campground by Brett H., April 14, 2021
  • Review photo of Red Cloud Campground by Brett H., April 14, 2021