Openings · last 7 days
0
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-10351818
When Fourth of July Campground reopens
Fourth of July Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
0
Openings · last 90 days
15
Only 15 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027 · of 18 monitored sites
Of the 630 tracked site-nights (Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027): 33 open for online reservation · 592 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative) · 5 closed. Of the facility's 18 monitored sites, 11 can be reserved online and 7 are first-come, first-served.
Where the open windows are
94.8% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 33 of 630 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027Not open online94.8%
Open site-nights33 / 630
Reserved (of online inventory)0 / 33
Weekday openings11
Weekend openings22
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 11 fall on weekdays and 22 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Nov 2026 – May 2027November shows no online availability. 0 of 288 tracked site-nights are open there — 283 on sites not offered online, 5 closed.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 18 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 0 | None open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 0 | None open | |
| Memorial Day | FRI May 28 | 0 | None open |
| SAT May 29 | 0 | None open | |
| SUN May 30 | 0 | None open | |
| MON May 31 | 0 | None open |
Thanksgiving: no online availability on any tracked night. Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 1 | 3 |
| 13 | 3 |
| 14 | 3 |
| 15 | 3 |
| 16 | 3 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Nov 2, 2026 snapshotNext open dateSat · May 1, 2027
Next open weekendSat · May 1, 2027
November0 of 288 · no online availability
The next bookable night is May 1, 2027; the first open weekend starts May 1, 2027. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
33 open site-nights across 11 sites at Fourth of July Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 11 2-night, 11 3-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest May 1, 2027 at site 1.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 91 ft. 14 sites take 25 ft, 2 sites take 35 ft, 2 sites take 40 ft.
All 11 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 13 | 33 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 14 | 15 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 15 | 26 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 16 | 24 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 17 | 32 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 4 | 32 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 5 | 24 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 6 | 27 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 7 | 27 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 8 | 23 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
About Fourth of July Campground
Overview
Located just outside of the Manzano Mountain Wilderness in the Mountainair Ranger District sits Fourth of July Campground. Here, at the mouth of Tajique Canyon, visitors come to see the largest stand of Bigtooth Maples in New Mexico and enjoy the wooded campground and nearby trails. The campground has a mix of first come first served sites as well as reservable sites. The Albuquerque Trail, Crimson Maple Trail, and Fourth of July Trail are easily accessed from the campground and offer recreation opportunities.
Natural Features
Many sites and communal areas offer shade from the various maple trees that turn bright oranges and reds in the autumn months.
18 monitored sites7 FCFS sitesRVs up to 91 ftNo hookups16 shadedPets OKFire pits
Getting there
From Tijeras: head southbound on Highway 337 and take a right on Highway 55 to travel through the town of Tajique. Take a right just past the Tajique cemetary onto Torreon Tajique Loop Rd and follow this road for approximately 7.3 miles, passing the Albuquerque Trailhead on your right, until you reach the Fourth of July campground. From Manzano: head north on Highway 55 and take a left before the town of Tajique onto Torreon Tajique Loop Rd and follow this road for approximately 7.3 miles.
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
03 · Field Photos · roll CS-10351818 · facility + sites
Photo gallery
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Fourth of July Campground?
Reservations for Fourth of July Campground are made through Recreation.gov. 94.8% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation; 33 of 630 remain open. Campsite Sniper has also detected 15 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Nov 2, 2026 19:20 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Fourth of July Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 15 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Fourth of July Campground?
11 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts May 1, 2027 at site 1. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Fourth of July Campground fit a 35-foot RV?
2 of the 18 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 91 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Fourth of July Campground?
May 2027, with 33 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 54.
When is the next open date at Fourth of July Campground?
As of the Nov 2, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Sat, May 1, 2027 and the next open weekend starts Sat, May 1, 2027. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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