Cibola NF--Ojo Redondo Campground

Cibola NF--Ojo Redondo Campground

Bluewater Acres, New Mexico 87045

Official Website
Cibola National Forest Official Website

About this Location

Ojo Redondo Campground is located southwest of  Mount Sedgwick, the highest peak in the Zuni Mountains.  It is situated in ponderosa pine, Douglas fir, and aspen trees, with a scenic meadow adjacent to the campground.  Be advised of road conditions due to elevation and precipitation.

Take I-40 Exit 53 at Thoreau and drive south on NM-612 past Bluewater Lake. The road becomes FR-178 at the Forest boundary.  Continue south on FR-178  for 8 miles to the junction with FR-480.  Turn east (left) and drive two miles further to the campground entrance on the right.

About Cibola National Forest

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Cibola National Forest covers more than 1.6 million acres and includes mountains, grasslands, wilderness, and forests. The name Cibola comes from the Zuni word for their tribal lands, which the Spanish later translated as "buffalo". The forest is home black bears, cougars, elk, and pronghorn. Cibola National Forest offers many recreational opportunities including hiking, camping, fishing, hunting, and skiing. It also has cultural and historical significance, as it contains ancient Native American sites and historic trails.

The National Forest has four ranger districts: Sandia, Mountainair, Magdalena, and Mount Taylor. In addition, the Cibola has four wilderness areas: Sandia Mountain, Manzano Mountain, Withington, and Apache Kid.

Features

  • Restrooms on site

  • Roadside viewing

  • Wheelchair accessible trail

  • Entrance fee

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Last updated August 10, 2023