Free Camping Collection
Dispersed Camping
Bear Mountain
Bear Mountain in Gila National Forest offers a landscape of rugged terrain with scattered trees and open spaces. Temperatures can range from 30°F in winter to 90°F in summer, providing varied conditions for camping. Nearby, the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument and the Catwalk Recreation Area offer opportunities for exploration and hiking.
Description
USDA Forest Service
Gila National Forest
The majority of campgrounds on the Gila National Forest are primitive and offer dispersed camping. You may camp outside of developed campgrounds anywhere on the Forest at no charge. The Gila National Forest implemented Travel Management and we recommend you stop in to one of our six ranger stations and pick up travel management maps so that you are aware where vehicles are and are not permitted. Potable water, toilets, and other amenities are not generally available. If you choose to camp outside developed areas, be sure to bring adequate water or be prepared to purify any water source before drinking. No permits are required to camp in wilderness areas. The Gila National Forest has a 14-day stay limit, in any 30 day period, on all camping. Areas designated as “Day Use Only” are limited to posted hours, no overnight use.
Location
Bear Mountain is located in New Mexico
Coordinates
32.83018542 N
108.36225782 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Stay Connected
- WiFiGood
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileFair
Site Types
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- Alcohol
- Pets
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
We curate permit requirements across the US for our PRO members. Try PRO to see if Bear Mountain needs a permit.
