Drive-in access and basic amenities make Camp Thunderbird a straightforward option for RV and tent campers alike. This privately managed campground sits on forested and open terrain near Mimbres, providing toilets, showers, and WiFi connectivity for guests. Campfires are permitted throughout the property, and trash service handles waste disposal.
Nightly rates range from $20 to $30, with advance reservations available for those planning ahead. The mixed terrain offers variety for different camping preferences, while the private management ensures consistent maintenance of facilities. Campers can explore campsites near Mimbres or visit nearby Sapillo Campground for additional forest service options. The combination of amenities and reasonable pricing appeals to campers wanting reliable facilities without remote camping challenges.
Description
Welcome to our family campground, group retreat center, and event venue. Located in the beautiful Gila National Forest in Mimbres, New Mexico.
Camp Thunderbird offers family and individual camping and bunkhouse rentals when available.
Camping, RV sites, and bunkhouse rentals are open to the public when we are not hosting large groups. Please call ahead for availability.
All campers have access to camp facilities including: Wi-Fi, clean bathrooms with hot showers, water, garbage, and recreational areas.
Ice, firewood, and beverages are available for sale.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Private CampgroundCamp Thunderbird is located in New Mexico
Directions
Camp Thunderbird is located off NM-35 in Mimbres, NM in the Gila National Forest. From Silver City Head east on US-180 E/Silver Heights Blvd. Turn left onto NM-152 N and follow for 14.5 miles. Make a left onto NM-35 N and continue for 13 miles. Find us on the left. From Las cruces Merge onto I-10 W Follow I-10 W/US-180 W for 80.1 miles. Make a right onto NM-61 and continue until you reach NM-152. Turn left onto NM-152 for less than a mile. Take a right onto NM-35 and continue for 13 miles. Find us on the left. From T OR C Merge onto I-25 S for 10.6 miles. Take exit 63 for NM-152 toward Hillsboro Turn right onto NM-152 S and follow for 51.1 miles. Turn right onto NM-35 N and continue for 13 miles. Find us on the left.
Address
3951 NM-35
Mimbres, NM
Coordinates
32.95904093211066 N
108.03559705949215 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors
T-MobileLTESome Coverage
VerizonNo Coverage- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors- T-MobileLTESome Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Toilets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 1 hr 56 min from Las Cruces, NM
- 2 hrs 38 min from El Paso, TX
- 3 hrs 25 min from Sierra Vista, AZ
- 3 hrs 38 min from Albuquerque, NM
