USDA Forest Service · New Mexico
Coal Mine
USDA Forest Service · New Mexico, United States
- Sites
- 15
- Hookups
- 15 no hookups
- Season
- May 15 to October 14
- Max RV length
- 45 ft
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 7,464 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- COAL MINE CG (NFSR 545C) · asphalt · moderate degree of user comfort
- Lake
- Cibola National Forest and Grasslands
- Nearest town
- GRANTS
- Address
- 1800 LOBO CANYON RD, GRANTS, NM, 87020
- Phone
- 505-287-8833
- Activities
- Camping, Hiking, Scenic Drive
15 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
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.
Visitors also enjoy picnicking in the surrounding area.
Facilities
The campground offers more than a dozen sites for tent or RV camping. Each site can accommodate up to 10 people. Utility hookups are not available. Parking spurs are paved.
Each site is equipped with a table and campfire ring with grill. Accessible vault toilets are provided. Drinking water is not available in the campground; visitors must bring their own supply.
Natural Features
The campground is located northeast of the town of Grants at an elevation of 7,400 feet. It lies on the top of a hill, with campsites situated on gently sloping ground. A forest of mature pine, juniper and oak trees surrounds the campground.
Nearby Attractions
The El Malpais National Monument and Conservation Area can be accessed from various points within a short drive of the campground. Its extensive, ancient lava flow landscape and other scenic features draw tourists year-round.
Points of interest within the monument and conservation area include the Northwest New Mexico Visitor Center, Sandstone Bluffs Overlook and La Ventana Natural Arch. A portion of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail parallels the Zuni-Acoma Trail as it passes through the monument.
The city of Grants is about 12 miles from the campground, offering dining and lodging options. The city also boasts a mining museum with gem and mineral displays and a self-guided tour into an underground world.
Charges & Cancellations
A $10.00 service charge will apply if you change or cancel your reservation. Late cancellations are subject to additional fees. For full details see NRRS Reservation Policy.
Fees
Payment in full will be charged to you credit card upon completion of the reservation. A $10.00 non-refundable on line reservation fee may be charged for some facilities.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38° | 22° | 2° | 57° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 45° | 26° | -4° | 64° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 52° | 30° | 20° | 75° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 64° | 37° | 24° | 76° | 8 of 11 |
| May | 72° | 47° | 32° | 83° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 83° | 56° | 43° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 86° | 61° | 49° | 94° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 81° | 58° | 51° | 89° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 76° | 54° | 36° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 66° | 42° | 28° | 77° | 4 of 10 |
| November | 55° | 32° | 13° | 67° | 9 of 10 |
| December | 46° | 25° | 7° | 58° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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