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Roadside Pullouts and Disperesed Camping along Route 15

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Route 15 through Gila National Forest is slow, steep, and winding enough that traffic drops to nearly zero after dark, which means these free roadside pullouts sit close to pavement but stay quiet through the night. Spots vary in size, with some wide enough for larger rigs and travel trailers up to 17 feet confirmed. Cell service is absent throughout the area. Campers who scout carefully can find pullouts with open sightlines into the surrounding mountains. Gila Hot Springs Campground sits a short distance north and draws enough visitors to fill up on weekends, making these pullouts a practical fallback. The Gila Cliff Dwellings are driveable in the morning. Come with a full tank and no expectation of a signal.

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Map & DirectionsRoadside Pullouts and Disperesed Camping along Route 15 is located in New Mexico near Gila National Forest

Detail location of campground
Dispersed Camping

Coordinates

33.17429323 N
108.20584 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

Site Types

  • Dispersed
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Pull-Through Sites
  • Big Rig Friendly

DISPERSED CAMPING

Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.

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Reviewed Mar. 23, 2026

Roadside pullouts

There are many roadside pullouts that are very accessible for various sized vehicles. I would scout it out before going too far up. The views are great and if you don't have to take a larger rig down the canyon to Gila area, so much better. We stayed at Forks campground, a beautiful area but not looking forward to the drive back up and out.

Month of VisitMarch
Reviewed Oct. 7, 2020

Many scenic overnight pullouts along Route 15

We were hoping to stay at the Gila Hot Springs campground, but it was full. Although the hot springs were oh so tempting, we're glad it turned out that way. First, FREE!  Second, fabulous views, stars, and amazing quiet.  

All along Route 15 in the mountains to the south of Gila Hot Springs are numerous pull-offs, pull-outs, and pull-throughs where you can camp overnight.  I wouldn't recommend a long stay, but we found a little road off up a gentle embankment with a killer view. There were many others we would have gladly stayed at too.  We are pulling a 17-ft travel trailer but some of the spots are wide and broad and would fit a much larger rig.

No-one but a masochist would drive along Route 15 at night (slow, steep, winding) and so there was zero car noise all night.  This would be true for any of the pullouts, so even though you're close to the road, there aren't any cars so it doesn't matter much.  No cell service, but there isn't cell service anywhere in the area, even in Gila Hot Springs.

We drove to the cliff dwellings in the morning, took a leisurely 20-30 minutes.

Month of VisitOctober
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the elevation of Roadside Pullouts and Disperesed Camping along Route 15?

Roadside Pullouts and Disperesed Camping along Route 15 is located at 5866 feet.

Are fires allowed at Roadside Pullouts and Disperesed Camping along Route 15?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Roadside Pullouts and Disperesed Camping along Route 15, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Roadside Pullouts and Disperesed Camping along Route 15 have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Roadside Pullouts and Disperesed Camping along Route 15 does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Roadside Pullouts and Disperesed Camping along Route 15?

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

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