Sulphur Canyon Picnic Site has picnic areas dispersed throughout the site. They are located along the paved lot and down into the trees. There is no water for drinking, however, there are picnic tables, grills, and bear-proof. It is a very pleasant site and easy to find.

Access to Sulphur Canyon Trail 281 is located at the far end of the picnic area. It terminates at Faulty Trail 195.

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.