Free Camping Collection
Established Camping
Black Canyon Campground - Upper
Black Canyon Campground - Upper is located in the Gila National Forest, featuring forested terrain with a mix of pine and juniper trees. Temperatures can range from 30°F in winter to 85°F in summer. Nearby, visitors can explore the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument and the Catwalk National Recreation Trail.
Description
Black Canyon Campground offers a great remote camping experience.Located in a remote area of the forest__approximately 30 miles from the Wilderness Ranger District office. This campground is accessible from Forest Road 150 (North Star Road). The upper campground is the first camping area__you will come across and is visible from the entrance road.The forest recommends high-clearance 4x4 vehicles on Forest Road 150.
Location
Black Canyon Campground - Upper is located in New Mexico
Directions
The campground is located off FR150 (North Star Road)\_\_approximately 30 miles from the Wilderness Ranger District offices (approximately 40 miles from Mimbres, NM).
Coordinates
33.18528366 N
108.0306702 W
Detours Nearby
Silver City KOA
1 hr 16 min away
Gold Gulch Road
1 hr 46 min away
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 37 min from Las Cruces
- 3 hrs 20 min from El Paso
- 4 hrs 7 min from Sierra Vista
- 4 hrs 20 min from Albuquerque
Access
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Toilets
FREE established camping
Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.
