Campground is under winter closure but trail can be access if you park outside of gate and walk in. Please do not block gate access. Fourth of July Trailhead is located on the West/Northwest end of the Fourth of July Campground. Day use parking is located near the entrance of the campground by the picnic area. The trailead is the starting point of Fourth of July Trail which leads to the Manzano Mountain Wilderness and eventually ties in to the Manzano Crest Trail.
Fourth of July Trailhead is primarily first-come, first-served. Use the availability view to gauge how busy it is before you go.
See the map for Fourth of July Trailhead's exact location and directions.
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.