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Water Canyon Picnic Area

Overview At the base of the Water Canyon Recreation Area sits a picnic ground nestled in the Magdalena Mountains. Four first come first served picnic sites have tables and grills that can be walked to from the shared parking area with a vault toilet. In addition, there is one group picnic shelter that is available for reservation. The group picnic shelter includes six picnic tables, one serving table, and one large pedestal grill. Recreation Facilities Vault toilets, a shared gravel parking…

  • Managed by: USDA Forest Service

Frequently asked questions

Is Water Canyon Picnic Area reservable?

Yes — Water Canyon Picnic Area accepts reservations. Check the live availability calendar to see open dates and book.

Where is Water Canyon Picnic Area?

See the map for Water Canyon Picnic Area's exact location and directions.

How do I book a campsite at Water Canyon Picnic Area?

Pick your dates on the availability calendar, then reserve through the official booking link. You can also set an alert and we'll notify you if a sold-out date opens up.

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