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Cienega Picnic Site

Group Picnic Site
Trail with fall colors
Sign for Cienega trail No. 266 and path.
Trail Bridge
Cienega Sign

Featured amenities

Parking
Picnic Table
Restrooms

About Cienega Picnic Site

Beautiful, shady, cool and green are just a few words that recreationists have used to describe the Cienega Group Picnic site. It is fairly flat, accessible, semi-private and accommodates up to fifty people. There are grills, bear proof trash containers and vault toilets provided and no shelter other than the surrounding shade trees. A stream, which draws birds and other wildlife, runs through the area. There is no overnight camping at Cienega. Cienega's accessible interpretive trail/sidewalk winds around the picnic site and provides a great learning experience for those who take the time to check it out. There is an accessible patio near the beginning of the interpretive trail that is suitable for a picnic. The larger Cienega Picnic Area provides additional dispersed picnicking opportunities and access to a number of trail systems. This is a popular area for horse riders and mountain bikers.

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2026 (Current year)

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Most popular amenities

Parking
Picnic Table
Restrooms
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Water and Hygiene

  • Restrooms
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Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
  • Grill
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Reviews (6)

What Guests Are Saying

The Cienega Picnic Site is an ideal location for group gatherings, receiving high praise for its suitability. Reviewers found the site to be excellent, expressing intentions to return. Overall, the venue is well-regarded for its positive attributes.

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David R

July 11, 2024

4

The area was perfect for our group. Most excellent and we’ll use it again.

David R

July 11, 2024

4

The area was perfect for our group. Most excellent and we’ll use it again.

Kyu P

September 13, 2023

4

Excellent picnic area for group of 40+. wish this area had a large flat field for group activities.

Kyu P

September 13, 2023

4

Excellent picnic area for group of 40+. wish this area had a large flat field for group activities.

Kyu P

September 11, 2022

4

Excellent place for group picnic...wish the place had more flat areas that are shaded for group games/activities. Otherwise, very private and nice area.

Kyu P

September 11, 2022

4

Excellent place for group picnic...wish the place had more flat areas that are shaded for group games/activities. Otherwise, very private and nice area.

Location Cienega Picnic Site

Address:
Sandia Ranger District
Tijeras, NM, 87059
United States

Highway access

Cienega Picnic Site is accessible from Interstate 40 via Exit 175, followed by a northbound drive on Highway 14 for approximately 7 miles to Highway 536.

Latitude & Longitude: 35.1697 / -106.384

Elevation: 2286 feet

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Last updated: June 4, 2026

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