Top Tent Camping near Gila National Forest

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Best Tent Sites Near Gila National Forest, NM (19)

    Camper-submitted photo from Lower Scorpion Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Lower Scorpion Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Lower Scorpion Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Lower Scorpion Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Lower Scorpion Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Lower Scorpion Campground

    1.

    Lower Scorpion Campground

    5 Reviews
    6 Photos
    32 Saves
    Gila, New Mexico

    Lower Scorpion Campground is a partially developed campground within walking distance of the West Fork of the Gila River. The campground is located less than one mile from the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument just off NM State Highway 15. Drinking water is available, tables and grills are provided at select sites. Vault toilets are available on site. Camping is free of charge and first-come, first-served.

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    • Group
    • Drinking Water
    • Toilets
    • Alcohol
    Camper-submitted photo from Forks Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Forks Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Forks Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Forks Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Forks Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Forks Campground

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    Forks Campground

    5 Reviews
    9 Photos
    72 Saves
    Hanover, New Mexico

    This campground features beautiful cliffs along the West Fork of the__Gila River.This campground is a great place to stop__on the way to the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument (15 miles north). Overnight camping is allowed in the upper portion of Forks; however, the lower portion of the Forks__Recreation Site__along the__West Fork of the Gila River__is__day use only.

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    • Group
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Firewood Available
    • Toilets
    • Alcohol
    Camper-submitted photo from Black Canyon Campground - Lower
    Camper-submitted photo from Black Canyon Campground - Lower
    Camper-submitted photo from Black Canyon Campground - Lower
    Camper-submitted photo from Black Canyon Campground - Lower
    Camper-submitted photo from Black Canyon Campground - Lower
    Camper-submitted photo from Black Canyon Campground - Lower

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    Black Canyon Campground - Lower

    4 Reviews
    17 Photos
    53 Saves
    Mimbres, New Mexico

    This is a beautiful remote camping area. Trail #94 begins at the rear of the campground.Located in a remote area of forest__approximately 30 miles from the Wilderness Ranger District office. This campground is accessible from FR 150, and driving approximately .5 miles from the road, across the stream. You will enter an area with a newer vault toilet__and a beautiful meadow next to the stream.Please be advised - the district recommends high-clearance 4x4 vehicles on FR 150.

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    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Trash
    • Firewood Available
    • Drinking Water
    • Toilets
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Roberts
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Roberts
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Roberts
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Roberts
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Roberts
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Roberts

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    Lake Roberts

    3 Reviews
    8 Photos
    76 Saves
    Hanover, New Mexico

    Lake Roberts is located in the Wilderness Ranger District along NM 35. It can be accessed via NM 35 or NM 15. NM 15 is a narrow paved, winding road that may not be suitable for trucks with trailers.

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    • ADA Access
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Trash
    Camper-submitted photo from Rocky Canyon Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Rocky Canyon Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Rocky Canyon Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Rocky Canyon Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Rocky Canyon Campground

    5.

    Rocky Canyon Campground

    2 Reviews
    5 Photos
    9 Saves
    Mimbres, New Mexico

    This is a fairly small campground and is popular with horse riders and hunters.

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    • Fires
    • Tents
    • Picnic Table
    • Toilets
    • Alcohol
    Camper-submitted photo from Willow Creek
    Camper-submitted photo from Willow Creek
    Camper-submitted photo from Willow Creek

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    Willow Creek

    1 Review
    3 Photos
    15 Saves
    Glenwood, New Mexico

    Willow Creek Campground provides a quiet, peaceful area in the pines. Willow Creek is located approximately 55 miles from the town of Reserve. Willow Creek is a very beautiful campground nestled in the canyon under tall pines. The camp sites run along both sides of the stream.

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    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Tents
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Toilets
    Camper-submitted photo from Silver City KOA
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    Silver City KOA

    8 Reviews
    28 Photos
    17 Saves
    Arenas Valley, New Mexico
    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Cabins
    Camper-submitted photo from Railroad Canyon Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Railroad Canyon Campground
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      9.

      Wolf Hollow Campground

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      4 Saves
      Gila National Forest, New Mexico

      A remote campground on the northeast edge of the Gila Wilderness located south of New Mexico Hwy 59 (Beaverhead Road). High clearance vehicles are recommended. This campground is approximately 90 miles northeast of Truth or Consequences, NM

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      • Picnic Table
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        Aeroplane Mesa Campground

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        5 Saves
        Gila National Forest, New Mexico

        Aeroplane Mesa Campground is a great location for hikers and horseback riders to access the wilderness. The area is relatively open and 'park-like' with grass interspersed with trees.

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