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Iron Creek Campground

Iron Creek Campground is located in the Gila National Forest, surrounded by forested terrain with a mix of pine and juniper trees. Temperatures can range from highs in the 80s during summer to lows in the 20s in winter. Nearby, visitors can explore the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument and enjoy hiking trails in the forest.

Description

US Forest Service

Gila National Forest

Iron Creek Campground is easily accessible for campers and provides good facilitiesLocated__in the Black Range Mountains off NM State Highway 152, starting at San Lorenzo and ending in Hillsboro. This__is a mountain road with beautiful scenic sites at every curve. Watch for rocks on the road.

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Location

Iron Creek Campground is located in New Mexico

Detail location of campground

Directions

The campground is located east of Silver City in the Black Range Mountains on the south side of New Mexico Highway 152, between mile markers 28 and 29.

Coordinates

32.909735 N
107.803618 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

Connectivity

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    No Coverage

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Dispersed
  • Group
  • Tent Cabin

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol

FREE established camping

Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.

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Reviewed Apr. 21, 2024

Lovely quiet free spot

Clean, quiet campground not far from Emory pass. Pit toilets, fire rings, and picnic tables. Only a handful of people there on Friday night

Month of VisitApril
Reviewed Dec. 23, 2021

FYI: Closed (temporary?) Dec ‘21

The four campgrounds in this area (Iron Creek, Railroad Canyon, Upper and Lower Gallinas) are all closed in December 2021. Perhaps just for the season. Contact NFS for status.

Sitena
Month of VisitDecember
Reviewed Aug. 9, 2021

One of my favorites in the Gila Forest

About 10 sites, most of them shaded with picnic tables and fire rings. Has garbage collection, and a vault toilet. Usually peaceful and quiet. Nice hiking trails throughout. No cell signal. Most spots are fairly flat with slight adjustment.

Site7
Month of VisitJuly

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Iron Creek Campground have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Iron Creek Campground does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Iron Creek Campground?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is no coverage for AT&T, no coverage for T-Mobile, and no coverage for Verizon.