Accessible via standard roads that accommodate 35-foot trailers, Bill Evans Lake provides dispersed camping around a man-made reservoir in the Gila National Forest. The campground features two main access routes from the entrance: straight ahead for level sites with easier road conditions, or left toward the boat launch area with shade trees but bumpier terrain requiring slower speeds for large rigs.
Facilities include pit toilets, fire rings, and trash service, with cell coverage available throughout the area. The reservoir supports boating, paddleboarding, canoeing, and fishing, with constructed fishing platforms extending into the water for shore anglers. Bass fishing draws particular attention here. Campers planning extended stays in the region can explore campgrounds around Gila for additional options. The site works well for RV campers seeking lake access and anglers targeting trophy bass.
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Map & DirectionsBill Evans Lake is located in New Mexico near Gila
Coordinates
32.86572 N
108.578525 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 6/10/26
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 6/10/26
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Phone Service
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
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
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Drive Time
- 2 hrs 17 min from Las Cruces, NM
- 2 hrs 59 min from El Paso, TX
- 3 hrs 17 min from Sierra Vista, AZ
- 3 hrs 19 min from Tucson, AZ
