About Doc Long Picnic Sites - a and B
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Reviews (15)
What Guests Are Saying
Doc Long Picnic Sites offer a prime location for events, as demonstrated by a successful wedding held there. The site is well-maintained, and the attentive ranger ensured cleanliness and readiness for use. Despite concerns about noise from the nearby road, the sound was not an issue, making it a great choice for gatherings.
What Guests Are Saying
Doc Long Picnic Sites offer a prime location for events, as demonstrated by a successful wedding held there. The site is well-maintained, and the attentive ranger ensured cleanliness and readiness for use. Despite concerns about noise from the nearby road, the sound was not an issue, making it a great choice for gatherings.
Review Summary
Danielle M
August 31, 2025
I had my wedding here. It was absolutely perfect. I was a little worried with it being so close to the road, but the sound of cars could not be heard. The location is prime.
Robert L
May 31, 2025
Picnic site was well maintained. The ranger was there when we arrived and he took great care in ensuring that everything was clean and ready for use. Great site for a gathering.
Karyn K
September 2, 2023
The picnic site is great, very much enjoyed this. But the restroom facilities were disgusting and we could even smell them from picnic site B. Please consider improving this part of the facilities. Thank you.
Stephanie O
July 29, 2023
I reserved this spot for my baby shower 3 weeks in advanced, and when I arrived there was people already when I got there. I told them nicely I had reserved this spot 3 weeks ago and showed them my reservation confirmation email and they refused to leave. I tried calling rangers but office was closed. The people left 45mins later but left the spot very dirty. I feel as if when someone reserves these spots, they should put names so that people could know not to set up there.
Kevin B
July 23, 2023
The site is very nice and what we were looking for. The problem is with the reservation information. The sites are not marked clearly so it is confusing on which site you reserve. When we arrived somone was already in the site we reserved so we ended up in the site we did not really want. The other group showed up earlier than was noted for check in. I would also recommend having some Rangers on duty for the weekends.
Lisa H
September 9, 2022
We took 48 students from the West side of ABQ. They had a great time!!!
Rita J
August 21, 2022
A small wedding and lunch was held here. A beautiful site and a lovely day. Our only complaint was that the site was rather dirty and while free of litter, did have quite a few cigarette butts. Covered the tables and some of the benches and had a wonderful time.
Karen P
May 3, 2022
I read in some of the previous comments that people had trouble with their site being doubled booked. Unfortunately for my group, this was the also the case. It almost turned into a war between our groups until my group decided to go ahead and move to some picnic tables farther up the trail. We paid for the spot and did not get to use it. I believe the main problem is that each receipt says that you have "Doc Long Picnic Sites A And B". It even says that on the email I received to rate my experience. I only reserved spot A, I suspect the other people only reserved spot B, but with the reservation documents saying Doc Long Picnic Sites A and B, there is too much confusion. This needs to be changed!
Joshua T
October 25, 2021
it was great
Keri N
September 12, 2021
Pretty place, no one adheres to rules as far as reserved spots/ parking passes.
Location Doc Long Picnic Sites - a and B
Address:
Sandia Ranger Station
Tijeras, NM, 87059
United States
From Albuquerque drive east on I-40 to Exit 175, proceed north toward Cedar Crest, on State Highway 14 approximately 6 miles to Scenic Byway 536. Go just over a mile west on Scenic Byway 536 to the picnic site and look for signage on your left. Group sites are in the two covered areas adjacent to the road.
Latitude & Longitude: 35.1775 / -106.38
Policies & Rules
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Please note: You must make two separate bookings for site A and B if you want to reserve both. Please verify the site you have reserved when checking out. |
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To ensure an enjoyable stay for the next visitor, please make sure to place ALL trash in the trash cans provided and leave the site as clean as you found it. |
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It is recommended for visitors to make a reservation at least 48 hours in advance to give staff notice to prepare the site prior for your arrival. If reserved within 48 hours of arrival, site preparations will be subject to staffing availability. |
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Please note: there are no grills available at Doc Long Sites A and B, please bring your own grill if needed. |
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Check-in is 11 a.m.; check out at 10 p.m. |
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Water and electricity, firewood /charcoal are not available at the site. You may notice water spigots at this site, however the water lines were retired in the mid-2000 due to difficulties with freezing pipes, therefore, bring your own water. |
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Accessible vault toilets and bear proof trash receptacles are provided. Please use appropriate containers for food and garbage. Food Storage Keeping You and Bears Safe More about Bears and Food |
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Please do not park in front of any gates. They must be accessible at all times. times. |
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Each reservation comes with ten (10) day use parking passes which should be validated by visibly displaying proof of reservation on the dashboard of vehicles by printing the reservation confirmation ahead of time. Any vehicles associated with the party but exceed the limit (10) or do not possess valid proof of reservation confirmation will be subject to the $5 day use fee. Any questions call the Sandia Ranger Station beforehand at (505) 281-3304. Sandia Ranger Station is open Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. |
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Additional dispersed picnic sites, which do not require a reservation, are available on a first-come, first-served basis. |
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Prevent Bug Kill. Obtain firewood near your destination and burn it on-site: Don't Move Fire Wood |
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Click here for more information about the Cibola National Forest & Grasslands |
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Area Trail Map: Cienega, Sulphur, Doc Long map |
