Free Camping Collection
Established Camping
Lower Scorpion Campground
About
National Forest
Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument
This is an easily accessible campground between the Gila Visitors Center and the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument.
There are seven campsites just off NM Hwy 15. It is a good place for tent and car camping. This campground is not conducive to RV camping.
There is a 14 day stay limit. OHV/ATV use is prohibited. Hunting and target shooting is prohibited. Dogs on leash only.
There is a paved parking area.
The Gila River is within walking distance. Please help keep the area beautiful and pack out all trash.
Closest Stores: Doc Campbell's General Store is about 4 miles south. Phones are available there. They also have gas, groceries and sell hunting and fishing licenses. Hot springs showers are available for a fee.
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Stay Connected
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Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
Visited but did not stay
We didn't actually stay there but leaving this review to explain why RVs and camper vans are discouraged. The campground is a small parking lot surrounded by walk-in campsites. If you are tenting it, a beautiful place!
Parking lot campground
Quiet, free, small campground. No individual marked sites. Paved parking lot with wooded area. Water is available and clean pit toilet.
Not a Bad place to rest your head
It’s was decent. There are designated spots around installed fire pits with grills. There is one bathroom that is handicap assessable. I don’t believe there’s water or electricity here. Parking lot is always empty and the road is quiet.
Location
Lower Scorpion Campground is located in New Mexico
Directions
Located on NM Hwy 15; 1/4 mile from Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument
Coordinates
33.23013322 N
108.25771818 W