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Dispersed Camping

Bill Evans Lake

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Bill Evans Lake offers dispersed camping near a body of water surrounded by rugged terrain in New Mexico. Temperatures can range from lows in the 30s during winter to highs in the 90s in summer. Nearby, the Gila National Forest provides opportunities for hiking and exploring natural landscapes.

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Silver City KOA

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Gold Gulch Road

55 min away

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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

Location

Bill Evans Lake is located in New Mexico

Coordinates

32.86572 N
108.578525 W

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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.

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Alisa P.

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Reviewed Oct. 28, 2025

Fun on the Lake

This is a hidden gem! A man made lake for everyone to enjoy. You can boat, paddleboard, canoe, fish and swim here. The views are spectacular and the road in was easy for our 35 foot trailer. Once you’re at the top you can go straight ahead or to the left. The road to the left is bumpy and if in your big rig go slow but if you go straight no problems at all and the spots are level. The road to the left offers spots by the launch and shade trees. This site has pit toilets and fire rings. It has good cell coverage and it also provides garbage bins If you are a fish man it boast award winning bass here and has several spots where you can walk out on man made fishing platforms to fish so you aren’t on shore fishing. The night sky is gorgeous since you have no light pollution. This really is a hidden gem!

There is conflicting information on swimming. There is a sign about a man who did drowned in 2024 and warning you not to swim but I don’t think is against any state laws to swim here, maybe bring a life jacket just to be safe!

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