Free and forested, Black Canyon Campground - Upper sits within Gila National Forest and requires navigating rough access roads to reach. No fees apply. Toilets are on-site, but pets are not permitted. The season runs early May through late September. Campers wanting a nearby alternative can check out Black Canyon Campground - Lower, located roughly 0.2 miles west.
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.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsBlack Canyon Campground is located in New Mexico near Mimbres
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
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Toilets
FREE established camping
Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 37 min from Las Cruces, NM
- 3 hrs 20 min from El Paso, TX
- 4 hrs 7 min from Sierra Vista, AZ
- 4 hrs 20 min from Albuquerque, NM



