Established Camping
Mesa Campground
Mesa Campground, near Silver City, New Mexico, is a solid choice for those looking to enjoy the great outdoors with some basic comforts. The sites are spacious and well-maintained, featuring picnic tables and fire rings, making it easy to kick back and enjoy a meal or a campfire under the stars.
This campground offers essential amenities like drinking water and clean pit toilets, which campers appreciate after a day of exploring. Many visitors have mentioned the convenience of having trash bins and running water nearby, making it easier to keep your site tidy. As one camper noted, “The trash bins and running water are really nice amenities.”
If you’re into fishing, you’ll find Lake Roberts just a short hike or drive away, where some have had success catching trout. The surrounding Gila National Forest provides ample opportunities for hiking and enjoying nature, so you won’t run out of things to do.
While there are no showers or a dump station, the overall atmosphere is friendly, and the camp hosts are known for being helpful. Whether you're camping in a tent or an RV, Mesa Campground offers a straightforward and enjoyable experience for anyone looking to unwind in the New Mexico wilderness.
Description
National Forest
This campground provides a nice view of Lake Roberts. If you are looking for a lakeside retreat within easy driving distance of historic Silver City, then come and enjoy the beauty of the Gila National Forest at this campground. Mesa Campground is nestled in the juniper and pinon trees on the mesa above Lake Roberts. The campground has sites along the bluff with great views of the lake below. Migrating birds in the campground and waterfowl on the lake make this a great place to go birding.
Location
Mesa Campground is located in New Mexico
Directions
From Mimbres, NM, take State Rt. 35 north 18.5 miles to campground sign. Turn left at sign and go 0.3 miles to campground.
Coordinates
33.03297855 N
108.15544697 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 30 Amp Hookups
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 10 min from Las Cruces
- 2 hrs 52 min from El Paso
- 3 hrs 39 min from Sierra Vista
- 3 hrs 52 min from Albuquerque
