James Canyon Campground

in Lincoln National Forest

The numbers that decide it

Recreation.gov publishes no site-level detail for this campground, so we cannot say what length of rig it takes. Call the managing office before committing to it in a large vehicle.

Site-level detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.

James Canyon Campground

James Canyon Campground offer 5 sites along US 82 just west of Mayhill, NM. The lower elevation of 6,800’ means this small site is usable longer than most Sacramento Mountain area campgrounds when the snows begin. Picnic tables, grills, and one group shade covering are available. 16’ RV limit.

Before you go

Reservations

First-come, first-served

Fees

No fee. This camping site is free.

Restrictions

RVs limited to 16 feet in length. 5 sites available

Scenic drives that pass close

Make it a night on a better road

Byway plans the drive in — real stops, real weather, nothing invented.