Nine Mile Picnic Site
Nine Mile Picnic Site is a national forest campground in New Mexico. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- New Mexico
- Coordinates
- 35.21417, -106.42278
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Hiking, Picnicking, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 505-281-3304
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Nine Mile Picnic Site
Overview Situated along the Sandia Crest Scenic Byway 536, at a cool 9,200 ft of elevation, is the large and often shaded Nine Mile Picnic Ground. Newly renovated to address maintenance needs, the picnic area now offers a combination of single, double, and group picnic sites, vault toilets, hardened walkways, grills, serving tables, information boards, and access to near by trails. Surrounded by aspen, spruce, and fir trees, this forested site offers rest and relaxation conveniently along the Byway. Parking at Nine Mile Picnic Ground is subject to the standard amenity fee. All picnic sites are first come, first served. Follow all rules and regulations. Please remember to take extra care to "Leave no trace" when you visit your public lands. There is no overnight camping at Nine Mile. Recreation Nine Mile Picnic Ground is perfect for a relaxing picnic, with wildlife viewing opportunities, or access to a number of near by trails, including the popular Challenge Trail #233. Facilities Each picnic site has tables and a grill. There is a combination of single, double, and group picnic sites all available on a first come, first served basis. Nine Mile Picnic Ground includes two vault toilets, information boards, bear safe trash receptacles, hardened walkways, and accessible parking. Natural Features The area is heavily wooded with aspen, spruce, and fir, with a mixture of level and hilly ground. Nearby Attractions Nine Mile Picnic Ground is located along the 536 Sandia Cre
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Juniper Campground Dump Station · 41 mi
- Water fill
- Santa Fe Public Library · 43 mi
- Propane
- Pioneer Ace Hardware · 6.9 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 29 designated routes (24 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capulin Spring Picnic Site | National forest campground | 0.4 mi | — | No hookups |
| Balsam Glade Picnic Site | National forest campground | 0.9 mi | — | No hookups |
| DOC LONG PICNIC SITES - A and B | National forest campground | 3.5 mi | — | No hookups |
| Cienega Picnic Site | National forest campground | 3.8 mi | — | No hookups |
| Campbell Scout Ranch | Private campground | 4.4 mi | — | — |
| Turquoise Trail Campground | RV park | 5.8 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.