Dispersed Camping in Grant County, New Mexico
Showing 186 locations in Grant County.
74 Mountain Trailhead
Located in the scenic Gila National Forest, this trailhead offers access to the 74 Mountain trail via a native-dirt road. It is open year-round to all vehicle types, making it a convenient base for wilderness exploration.
Alexander Cienega Campground
A quiet, primitive campground located in the scenic Gila National Forest, offering a rustic wilderness retreat under the pine canopy. The site is accessed via a dirt road with a native-material surface and is best suited for self-contained rigs.
Allen Springs Road Dispersed
A dispersed camping corridor along Allen Springs Road within the Gila National Forest. The dirt road winds through quiet forested terrain, offering rustic roadside pullouts.
Allie Canyon Road Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor situated in the peaceful Gila National Forest along Allie Canyon Road. Located near Bear Canyon Reservoir, this dirt road provides access to multiple quiet, wooded pull-outs suitable for boondocking. It offers a remote atmosphere with beautiful canyon and pine surroundings.
Alum Camp
A remote backcountry campsite nestled near Alum Mountain in the Gila National Forest. This location offers a wilderness experience near the Gila River corridor, accessible only by foot or pack animal.
Arenas Valley Road Dispersed
A scenic dirt forest road providing dispersed camping options within the Gila National Forest. This area offers quiet settings with native surface pull-outs suitable for motorhomes and standard passenger vehicles.
Arrastra Road (FR 4258) Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Arrastra Road near the Continental Divide Trail crossing in the Gila National Forest. While the upper landings close to the road are accessible to standard vehicles, descending toward the creek bed requires high clearance and 4WD due to large rocks, ruts, and steep slopes.
Axle Canyon Dispersed Camping
Scenic dispersed camping corridor located along Axle Canyon in the Gila National Forest near Silver City. The native-surface dirt road provides access to quiet, forested spots suitable for multiple rig types.
Bear Creek Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping pullouts situated along Bear Creek Road in the Gila National Forest. The dirt road corridor winds through pine forests, offering flat roadside sites suitable for standard rigs, vans, and small trailers, with convenient access to nearby hiking trails.
Bear Creek Road Dispersed
A scenic national forest corridor offering dispersed camping and gravel pull-outs. Some areas behind the trees have been blocked with boulders, leaving the open graveled parking areas as the primary options. The site offers quick access to nearby trailheads.
Bear Springs Road
A scenic dirt corridor winding through the Gila National Forest offering plenty of options for dispersed camping.
Beaver Creek Dispersed Camping
A scenic dispersed camping corridor situated along Beaver Creek in the Gila National Forest. The native dirt road offers multiple dispersed pullouts surrounded by pine forest, providing a peaceful wilderness retreat near Kemp Mesa.
Beaverhead Landstrip Road
A scenic dispersed camping corridor along Beaverhead Landstrip Road within the Gila National Forest. The route winds through peaceful ponderosa pine forest, offering ample space for self-contained campers seeking a quiet wilderness getaway.
Bell Canyon Pit
Located within the Gila National Forest along Bell Canyon Pit Road, this dispersed camping area features a level gravel and dirt clearing. It is highly accessible and offers a tranquil pine forest environment close to local hiking opportunities.
Berenda Road Dispersed
A scenic forest service road in Gila National Forest offering dispersed camping opportunities on native material surface. Accessible for most vehicle types, including motorhomes.
Big Bear Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Big Bear road inside the Gila National Forest. The route features a native dirt surface and is generally accessible to a variety of vehicle types.
Big Tree Trailhead Road
A trailhead access corridor in the Gila National Forest, offering quiet forest surroundings near the historic Big Tree.
Bill Evans Lake Recreation Area
A scenic state-leased camping area situated along the shores of Bill Evans Lake. The site features flat camping areas on both the east and west sides of the water, offering excellent opportunities for swimming and fishing. Facilities include basic vault toilets and trash receptacles, with space suitable for a variety of rig sizes.
Black Canyon Campground
A scenic and remote developed campground located in the Gila National Forest. The campground features two loops: an upper loop visible from the entrance road, and a lower loop situated next to a beautiful meadow and stream. High-clearance vehicles are highly recommended to navigate the rough access road, and accessing the lower loop requires crossing a stream.
Black Range District, Gila National Forest
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Blackhawk - Willow Crk Corral
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along a dirt forest road in Gila National Forest. The road features a native material surface accessible by standard passenger vehicles and motorhomes, providing easy access to the scenic surroundings of the Gila region. It serves as an excellent base for exploring Sugarloaf Mountain and Siphon Spring.
BLM Land near Hurley, NM
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BLM Road 3113 (Thorn Road) Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor located along BLM Road 3113 (Thorn Road). The surrounding landscape features open desert scrub terrain typical of southern New Mexico, offering ample space for roadside pull-offs.
Buckhorn RV Park
An affordable and practical overnight option located along the highway. This basic, clean park features full hookup pull-through sites, back-in options, laundry facilities, and a hot shower. Payment is handled via a self-registration box, accepting cash or checks only. It is highly convenient for larger rigs needing a quick, reliable stopover.
Burro Springs Dispersed Area
A quiet dispersed camping corridor located along Burro Springs road in the Gila National Forest near Silver City. The area offers rustic, peaceful settings within a short distance of hiking and scenic views near Chocolate Peak.
Celebration Well Dispersed Area
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along the Celebration Well road in Gila National Forest, offering accessible forest camping with year-round availability.
Celebration Well Road Dispersed
This dispersed camping area is nestled in the Gila National Forest along Celebration Well Road, offering spacious, flat sites beneath mature pine trees. The area accommodates larger rigs and trailers easily, serving as an excellent basecamp for exploring nearby attractions. Access is straightforward via Highway 35, avoiding the narrower mountain passes.
Cherry Creek Campground
Cherry Creek Campground is a scenic, free developed campground nestled among tall ponderosa pines along Route 15 in the Gila National Forest. The campground features around nine sites equipped with picnic tables, fire rings, vault toilets, and bear-proof trash receptacles. Accessing the campground requires crossing a shallow, rocky stream bed, which is generally passable for standard vehicles but can be challenging for larger rigs.
Chuckwagon Tank Road
A peaceful forest corridor offering dispersed camping options within the Gila National Forest. The native dirt road surface is generally suitable for most vehicles under dry conditions.
City of Rocks State Park
A scenic state park featuring unique geological rock formations with campsites nestled directly among monolithic boulders. Campers can choose between primitive, highly private sites integrated into the rock groupings or modern sites with utility hookups near the entrance area. The park offers walking trails, clean facilities, and a visitor center.
Clinton P. Anderson Road Dispersed
A scenic corridor along Clinton P. Anderson Road within Gila National Forest, offering dispersed camping pullouts with panoramic vistas of the Gila Wilderness. The road is accessible to passenger vehicles for the first few sites, but high-clearance is recommended to travel further along the corridor.
Cold Springs Canyon Road Dispersed
A quiet forest road corridor offering dispersed camping opportunities within the Gila National Forest. Winding through canyon terrain, the native dirt road provides pull-offs suitable for self-contained campers seeking a quiet forest setting.
Continental Divide Park & Camp
An inviting private RV park and campground offering a quiet, peaceful stay near the historic town of Pinos Altos. This location provides convenient access to Gila National Forest and nearby wilderness attractions.
Continental Divide Trailhead & Forest Spurs
A scenic corridor of dispersed camping sites located along Chisom Trail and adjacent forest spurs near the Continental Divide Trailhead in Gila National Forest. The area features a mix of spacious trailhead parking lots and secluded dirt pull-offs nestled among the trees. Standard 14-day US Forest Service dispersed camping rules apply.
Continental Divide Trailhead
An official trailhead parking area situated within the scenic Gila National Forest. Ideal as a base for hiking the Continental Divide Trail, offering flat dirt areas suitable for quiet overnight parking.
Corduroy Canyon Road Dispersed
A dispersed camping corridor along Corduroy Canyon Road in Gila National Forest, featuring an improved native-surface dirt road.
Cross Mountain Road Dispersed
Cross Mountain Road offers dispersed camping opportunities within the scenic Gila National Forest. The native dirt road is accessible to most vehicles and provides a quiet forest setting near Cross Mountain.
Deadman Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Deadman Road in the Gila National Forest. The native dirt route provides standard vehicle access to quiet campsites nestled among the region's pinon-juniper woodlands.
Diamond Creek Dispersed Camping
This dispersed camping corridor along Diamond Creek in the Gila National Forest offers quiet forest sites suitable for various rig types. The native dirt road is open to vehicles year-round, though it can become muddy in wet conditions.
East Canyon Road Dispersed
A scenic dirt forest road corridor within the Gila National Forest. The route offers multiple primitive dispersed camping pullouts on a native material surface suitable for standard vehicles in dry conditions. The area provides a quiet wooded setting typical of southwestern pine forests.
Emory Pass Vista Point
Located at a scenic high mountain pass on the boundary of the Aldo Leopold Wilderness, this paved overlook and trailhead parking area offers stunning panoramic mountain vistas. The location features standard vault toilets and picnic tables, making it a highly scenic spot for a quick overnight stay while traveling through the Gila National Forest. Strong winds are common at this exposed mountain crest.
Faywood Hot Springs
Faywood Hot Springs is a privately owned resort located between Deming and Silver City, offering both public and private natural geothermal soaking pools. The property features developed campsites with electric and water hookups, tent areas, and cabins in a quiet rural setting.
Forest Road 4065U Dispersed
A quiet dirt road corridor within the Gila National Forest, offering standard dispersed camping opportunities along its length. The native material surface is generally passable for most vehicles under dry conditions.
Forest Road 4067 B Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor situated along Forest Road 4067 B within the Gila National Forest, featuring native dirt road surfaces and standard forest settings.
Forest Road 4078 E Dispersed
A quiet dirt spur road within the Gila National Forest offering dispersed camping opportunities on a native material surface. It provides access into a scenic pine forest setting suitable for those looking for a peaceful stay near Silver City.
Forest Road 4078N Dispersed
This Gila National Forest corridor along Forest Road 4078N offers quiet dispersed camping opportunities. The dirt road is open year-round to all vehicles.
Forest Road 4078V Dispersed
Forest Road 4078V provides peaceful dispersed camping options along a quiet dirt corridor within the Gila National Forest. The area offers simple boondocking in a pine forest setting with standard natural surroundings.
Forest Road 4078X Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along Forest Road 4078X in the Gila National Forest. The native material dirt road winds through scenic pine forests, offering remote pull-offs near Lake Roberts.
Forest Road 4079 A Dispersed
This quiet dirt road corridor in the Gila National Forest offers peaceful dispersed camping. The route features a native material surface suitable for most vehicle types in dry weather.
Forest Road 4081 C Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Gila National Forest Road 4081 C. This area offers quiet, primitive campsites scattered along a native-material dirt track, surrounded by the scenic landscape of Southwest New Mexico. The route is generally passable for most vehicles under dry conditions.
Forest Road 4081 Y Dispersed
Quiet dispersed camping along Forest Road 4081 Y in the Gila National Forest. This area provides a peaceful, remote forest setting with convenient access to nearby Bill Evans Lake.
Forest Road 4083J Dispersed
Forest Road 4083J offers quiet, dispersed camping along a native dirt road in the Gila National Forest. Located near Silver City, the area provides a peaceful retreat with easy access to regional trailheads and natural landmarks.
Forest Road 4083K Dispersed
A dispersed camping corridor along Forest Road 4083K in the Gila National Forest near Silver City, New Mexico. This native dirt road offers primitive camping opportunities surrounded by a quiet forest setting.
Forest Road 4083T Dispersed
A secluded dispersed camping corridor located along Forest Road 4083T in the Gila National Forest. The native-dirt road runs through scenic pine forest areas, offering several primitive pull-offs suitable for self-contained rigs seeking a quiet mountain setting.
Forest Road 4083V Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor situated along Forest Road 4083V in the scenic Gila National Forest. The dirt road is open to passenger vehicles and motorhomes, offering opportunities for secluded camping under the forest canopy.
Forest Road 4083X Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Forest Road 4083X within the Gila National Forest. The native-surface dirt road offers opportunities to pull off and camp in a scenic pine-juniper forest setting near Silver City.
Forest Road 4084 G Dispersed
Forest Road 4084 G offers quiet dispersed camping opportunities within the Gila National Forest near Santa Clara. The native dirt road provides access to several secluded pull-offs suitable for standard passenger vehicles and smaller rigs.
Forest Road 4088 B Dispersed
Secluded dispersed camping pull-offs nested along Forest Road 4088 B in Gila National Forest. The corridor offers quiet spots set back from the nearby highway, ideal for low-profile rigs seeking a quick overnight stop.
Forest Road 4088X Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor located along Forest Road 4088X in the Gila National Forest, offering standard primitive sites on a native dirt road.
Forest Road 4089 B Dispersed
A quiet dirt spur road within the Gila National Forest near Silver City, offering dispersed camping on native soil.
Forest Road 4089L Dispersed
Secluded dispersed camping options situated along Forest Road 4089L in the Gila National Forest. The dirt road provides access to native-surface sites within a quiet wooded setting.
Forest Road 4089R Dispersed
A peaceful dispersed camping corridor along Forest Road 4089R within the Gila National Forest. The native material road is open to passenger cars and motorhomes, offering standard boondocking opportunities under the canopy of Southwestern pine and juniper woodlands near Silver City.
Forest Road 4090Z Dispersed
This dispersed camping corridor along Forest Road 4090Z offers peaceful sites nestled within the Gila National Forest. The native dirt road is accessible to most standard vehicles under dry conditions and provides a quiet retreat close to nature.
Forest Road 4145 M Dispersed
Situated just off the main road near the Kingston summit, this quiet dispersed camping area offers a flat clearing under the pine trees. It provides scenic mountain views and serves as an easily accessible base within the Gila National Forest. The dirt road leading to the site is suitable for most vehicles and offers a peaceful setting with native vegetation.
Forest Road 4201N Dispersed
A scenic dirt corridor located within the Gila National Forest, offering dispersed roadside camping. The road consists of a native dirt and gravel surface that is generally accessible to most vehicle types.
Forest Road 4202A Dispersed
This scenic dispersed camping corridor runs along Forest Road 4202A within the Gila National Forest. The road is located near Lake Roberts, offering convenient access to local picnic areas, scenic vistas, and developed recreation options.
Forest Road 4203 U
A scenic dispersed camping corridor along Forest Road 4203 U in the Gila National Forest. The native-surface road is passable for most passenger vehicles and offers quiet, forested sites.
Forest Road 4203F Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along Forest Road 4203F within the Gila National Forest. The native material road provides primitive roadside spots under the pine canopy.
Forest Road 4204G Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along Forest Road 4204G inside Gila National Forest, characterized by native dirt surfaces winding through a scenic woodland landscape.
Forest Road 4205 A Dispersed
A quiet forest spur road within the Gila National Forest offering primitive dispersed camping options along its corridor. The native material surface is accessible to a wide variety of vehicles looking for a secluded spot in the pines.
Forest Road 4205V Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping corridor along Forest Road 4205V in the Gila National Forest. The dirt road features a native material surface suitable for most vehicles under dry conditions.
Forest Road 4206 B Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor situated along Forest Road 4206 B in the Gila National Forest. The route ascends a ridge, offering elevated views of the surrounding wilderness and serves as a convenient staging area for hiking nearby trails.
Forest Road 4206L Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor situated along Forest Road 4206L in the Gila National Forest. The native material dirt road offers convenient access to the forested area near Lake Roberts, with pullouts suitable for various rigs.
Forest Road 4206M Dispersed
A scenic National Forest corridor in the Gila National Forest near Lake Roberts, offering opportunities for peaceful dispersed camping along a native dirt road surface.
Forest Road 4207 Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor located along Forest Road 4207 in the Gila National Forest. The area features gravel turnouts and pull-offs suitable for standard campervans and smaller rigs looking for a dry-camping option.
Forest Road 4207D Dispersed Camping
Scenic dispersed camping sites located along Forest Road 4207D in the Gila National Forest. Tucked away in a quiet pine forest, a short spur road leads to an open clearing with beautiful mountain views and excellent solar exposure.
Forest Road 4233E Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along Forest Road 4233E in the Gila National Forest. The road is a native material dirt road that provides roadside pullouts in a wooded setting.
Forest Road 4242C Dispersed
This spur road within Gila National Forest offers quiet dispersed camping opportunities on a native dirt surface close to Silver City. It provides a peaceful setting among the pinon-juniper woodlands.
Forest Road 4244S
This dispersed camping area lies along Forest Road 4244S in the Gila National Forest near Silver City, providing access to the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (CDNST). The area features flat gravel pull-offs and dirt spurs suitable for vehicle camping amidst a pinon-juniper woodland landscape.
Forest Road 4246 W Dispersed
A quiet dirt corridor within the Gila National Forest providing rustic dispersed camping opportunities along a native dirt road.
Forest Road 4246G Dispersed Camping
A quiet dispersed camping corridor located along Forest Road 4246G within the scenic Gila National Forest. The road features a native material dirt surface and offers peaceful camping opportunities under the forest canopy.
Forest Road 4247K Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along Forest Road 4247K in the Gila National Forest. The road is composed of native dirt and offers secluded, wooded pull-offs suitable for dry-weather camping.
Forest Road 4248Y Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor along Forest Road 4248Y in the Gila National Forest. The area offers rustic wilderness spots near Ferguson Mountain and Burro Peak with plenty of natural shade.
Forest Road 4249F Dispersed
This quiet dispersed camping corridor is located along Forest Road 4249F, just off Tyrone Road in the Gila National Forest. The dirt road features a native material surface that is generally accessible to all vehicles during dry weather. It provides a peaceful, wooded setting with easy access to the surrounding forest.
Forest Road 4250 N Dispersed
A scenic dirt road corridor in the Gila National Forest near Silver City, offering dispersed camping on a native material surface suitable for a variety of vehicles.
Forest Road 4257J Dispersed
A quiet dirt corridor within the Gila National Forest offering dispersed camping opportunities along a native material surface road.
Forest Road 4258 S Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Gila Forest Road 4258 S, offering easy access to the Gila National Forest wilderness. The road is open to all passenger vehicles and motorhomes, providing a quiet retreat close to local hiking trails.
Forest Road 4259 W Dispersed
This quiet dirt road corridor in the Gila National Forest offers multiple dispersed camping pullouts surrounded by scenic woodlands. The native dirt surface is generally accessible to most vehicles under dry conditions.
Forest Road 4259P
A quiet Forest Service spur road within the Gila National Forest, offering opportunities for remote dispersed camping along a native dirt surface.
Forest Road 4301L (Alum Trailhead)
A scenic dispersed camping area located along Gila National Forest Road 4301L, adjacent to the Alum Trailhead. The lower trailhead pull-off is spacious enough for mid-to-large rigs, while a rougher four-wheel-drive track climbs the hill to offer highly secluded sites with expansive canyon vistas. The trail itself leads down to the Gila River, where hike-in tent sites are also located.
Forest Road 810A (Saddle Rock Canyon)
Located within the Gila National Forest, Forest Road 810A and its spur 810B provide excellent dispersed camping opportunities in Saddle Rock Canyon. Accessible via Saddle Rock Road off Highway 180, this corridor offers multiple flat pullouts on native dirt surfaces. The setting is highly peaceful, surrounded by scenic pine forest, and offers a quiet retreat with plenty of space for various rig sizes.
Forks Campground
A primitive, free U.S. Forest Service campground situated on a scenic bluff overlooking the West Fork of the Gila River. This location offers spectacular views of the canyon cliffs and easy trail access to the river below. The upper portion of the loop allows overnight stays, while the lower portion is restricted to day-use only. It serves as an excellent stopover when traveling toward the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument.
Ft Bayard Corral Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along the Ft Bayard Corral road within the Gila National Forest, offering standard primitive sites close to local hiking trails.
Georgetown Windmill Dispersed Area
Scenic dispersed camping along a dirt road corridor within the Gila National Forest. The terrain features open, flat gravel areas interspersed with juniper trees and offers expansive views of the surrounding New Mexico landscape.
Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument
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Gila Hot Springs Campground
A scenic private campground situated directly along the Gila River, famous for its three natural geothermal soaking pools. The campground offers basic, rustic sites with picnic tables and fire rings, but lacks modern hookups and trash service. The main draw is the pristine hot springs, which are meticulously maintained for guests. Due to a steep gravel entrance, it is best suited for vans and smaller, high-clearance setups.
Gila Hot Springs RV Park
A small, roadside private RV park offering full hookups, tent camping, and basic amenities. Guests have access to a small geothermal hot tub, hot showers, and a shared pavilion with electricity. The park is situated next to a working ranch with farm animals, which can bring ambient noise and agricultural smells, but it provides a convenient and flat alternative to the steeper riverside campgrounds.
Gila National Forest Hike-In Camp
A quiet, remote backcountry hike-in spot located in the scenic Gila National Forest.
Gila National Forest Hike-In Site
A quiet, backcountry hike-in campsite situated within the scenic pine forests of the Gila National Forest.
Gila National Forest Ridge Dispersed
A scenic corridor of dispersed campsites situated along Grapevine Road (Forest Road 4301) and adjacent Forest Road 4087G. Positioned on high ridges near Highway 15, these locations offer stunning panoramic views of the surrounding canyons. The access spurs are narrow and rocky, with extremely tight turnarounds that are best suited for smaller, high-clearance vehicles.
Gila Visitor Center Parking Loop
A scenic Forest Service loop road situated near the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument. It provides a convenient staging point and quiet dispersed options within the Gila National Forest, just a short distance from major trailheads and local wilderness attractions.
Gila Wilderness Backcountry Area
A remote and scenic backcountry wilderness zone located along the river canyon near the Gila Cliff Dwellings, offering primitive hike-in camping opportunities.
Gila Wilderness Backcountry Camp
An isolated backcountry campsite nestled in the scenic Gila Wilderness, accessible only via hike-in trails.
Gila Wilderness Backcountry Spot
A remote backcountry hike-in campsite nestled deep within the Gila Wilderness near White Pinnacle.
Goat Canyon Dispersed Camping
This dirt forest road corridor offers dispersed camping in the Gila National Forest near Silver City. It features a native material surface suitable for most vehicle types, including smaller motorhomes.
Gold Gulch Windmill Road Dispersed Camping
This dirt-road corridor in the Gila National Forest offers year-round dispersed camping accessible to most vehicles. Located near Grapevine Spring, it provides quiet, basic camping along Gold Gulch Windmill road.
Gold Nugget Road Dispersed
An accessible dirt road corridor in the Gila National Forest providing quiet, year-round dispersed camping. The native material surface is generally suitable for most rigs, though caution is advised during wet conditions.
Grapevine Campground & East Fork Road Corridor
A scenic canyon corridor along East Fork Road and the Gila River. This area features the Grapevine Campground, a free, rustic U.S. Forest Service site offering vault toilets and fire rings. High canyon walls and towering cottonwood trees provide shade, while the adjacent river offers a soothing natural soundtrack. While accessible to most vehicles in dry conditions, high water or muddy conditions can make river crossings and interior roads challenging.
Green Fly Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Green Fly Road within the scenic Gila National Forest.
Grey Eagle Road Dispersed
Located in the scenic Gila National Forest near Emory Pass, Grey Eagle Road offers dispersed camping options along a dirt corridor with a native material surface. Accessible to a variety of rigs in dry conditions, it provides a quiet forested setting.
Grogan Canyon Dispersed Camping
A scenic dispersed camping corridor winding along Grogan Canyon Road in the Gila National Forest. The native dirt road offers multiple roadside pullouts suitable for those seeking a quiet wilderness experience.
Hanover Canyon Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Hanover Canyon Road (Forest Road 106) in the Gila National Forest. This area features scenic canyon surroundings with multiple dirt pullouts suitable for dry camping.
Houghton Canyon Road Dispersed
A quiet dirt road corridor within Gila National Forest offering dispersed camping opportunities. The route features a native dirt and gravel surface accessible to most vehicles under dry conditions.
Hoyt Creek Dispersed Camping
Situated in the Gila National Forest, Hoyt Creek is an unpaved forest corridor offering primitive dispersed camping. The native material road winds through quiet forested surroundings and is generally accessible to most vehicle types during dry conditions.
Indian Creek Forest Road
A scenic dirt corridor winding through the Gila National Forest, offering dispersed roadside camping. The road features native soil surface and provides access to several primitive, natural clearings nestled among the pines.
Inman Cienega Tank Road Dispersed
A peaceful dispersed camping corridor located along Inman Cienega Tank Road in the Gila National Forest. The native-surface dirt road provides access to most vehicles in dry conditions, offering secluded boondocking options close to nature.
Iron Creek Campground
Located deep within the Gila National Forest along the scenic Black Range Highway, this is a peaceful, primitive developed campground. It features tent sites and a main parking area suitable for campers and smaller rigs searching for a quiet overnight stop next to a seasonal creek.
Isbell Corral Dispersed Camping
A scenic dispersed camping corridor located along the Isbell Corral road within the Gila National Forest. The native-surface road winds through a beautiful pine forest, providing multiple quiet pullouts for campers seeking privacy and natural surroundings.
Jacks Peak Road Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor winding through the Gila National Forest near Silver City. The road offers pine-shaded pullouts with views near Jacks Peak, accessible by most vehicles under dry conditions.
Juan Mesa Road Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along Juan Mesa Road in the Gila National Forest. The dirt road has a native material surface suitable for most vehicles and offers pleasant, wooded spots.
Kemp Mesa Pit Dispersed
This dispersed camping area along the Kemp Mesa Pit road offers remote camping within the scenic Gila National Forest. The native material dirt road provides access to primitive sites surrounded by pinon-juniper and pine woodlands.
Kingston Campground
A small and quiet developed campground located on the north side of NM Highway 152 next to Middle Percha Creek. It offers basic camping amenities on the edge of the Gila National Forest.
Kingston Cemetery Road Dispersed
Quiet dispersed camping corridor along a native-material dirt road in the Gila National Forest, located near the historic Kingston Cemetery. It offers easy access to the surrounding forest and a peaceful setting.
Kneeling Nun Vista
Dispersed camping options along the forest road near Kneeling Nun Vista in the Gila National Forest, featuring impressive mountain scenery and quiet settings.
Ladrone Road Dispersed
This dispersed camping corridor along Ladrone Road is located within the scenic Gila National Forest. The native dirt road offers quiet pull-offs with forest views and is located near the historic community of Kingston. It provides standard forest dispersed camping with good clearance for various vehicle types.
Landing Strip Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping options along Gila National Forest's Landing Strip Road offer peaceful, remote sites near the scenic Kemp Mesa.
Lincoln Canyon Road Dispersed
A scenic dirt corridor winding through Lincoln Canyon in the Gila National Forest, offering primitive roadside camping options. The road is open year-round to all vehicle types, providing easy access to quiet woodland sites.
Little Cherry Road Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor located along Little Cherry Road within the Gila National Forest, offering standard forest camping opportunities in a peaceful woodland environment.
Little Walnut Road Dispersed Camping
This forest road corridor offers dispersed camping past the main day-use area and trailhead facilities. Camping is strictly prohibited along the lower county and day-use section of the road near the trailheads, but is allowed on the upper section managed by the Gila National Forest. Campers must pay close attention to private property signage intermixed with public lands along the route.
Lockney Road Dispersed Camping
This dispersed camping corridor along Lockney Road offers quiet, pine-studded sites within the Gila National Forest, featuring a native dirt road surface that is generally accessible to most standard vehicles.
Lookout Mountain Lookout Road Dispersed
Lookout Mountain Lookout Road offers dispersed camping opportunities along a scenic dirt forest road winding through the Gila National Forest. The route features a native material surface suitable for most vehicles under dry conditions.
Lower Gallinas Campground
Lower Gallinas is a rustic, primitive campground nestled in the Gila National Forest along Gallinas Creek. It offers a peaceful forested setting with basic amenities, serving as an excellent basecamp for exploring the Black Range and nearby hiking trails.
Lower Scorpion Campground
A peaceful, free walk-in campground within walking distance of the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument. Offers a few level parking spaces adjacent to walk-in tent sites along the West Fork of the Gila River. Features clean vault toilets and a short trail to local petroglyphs.
Manzano’s RV Park
A well-maintained private RV park in Silver City offering level gravel pull-through sites, full hookups, and clean shared amenities. The property features terraced landscaping with shrubs and small trees providing moderate separation between spots.
Mckenna Mesa Dispersed Camping
Peaceful dispersed camping opportunities along the scenic Mckenna Mesa dirt road corridor in the Gila National Forest.
McKnight Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping sites located along McKnight Road in the Gila National Forest. The route offers pleasant wooded surroundings and a remote setting for self-contained camping.
McMillan Road Dispersed
A scenic gravel corridor winding through the Gila National Forest, offering standard dispersed camping opportunities near hiking trails and scenic local peaks.
Mesa Campground (Lake Roberts)
Mesa Campground sits on an elevated ridge overlooking Lake Roberts, offering scenic views and excellent recreation access. The campground features an inner loop equipped with water and electric hookups, and an outer loop dedicated to dry camping. Amenities include clean flush toilets, picnic tables, fire rings, and grills, with a walking trail leading directly down to the shoreline. It serves as a great base camp for exploring the Gila Wilderness.
Middle Fork Gila River Backcountry Site
A secluded walk-in campsite nestled deep within the scenic Gila River canyon.
Mimbres River Dispersed
A scenic National Forest dispersed camping corridor located along the Mimbres River in the Gila National Forest.
Mimbres Road Dispersed Area
A well-maintained, bituminous-surfaced forest road corridor in the Gila National Forest. This area offers year-round dispersed camping access with exceptionally easy driveability for all vehicle types.
Mogollon Creek Trailhead
Dispersed camping and parking area located near Mogollon Creek within the Gila National Forest. The site features a vault toilet and provides access to local wilderness trails via a dirt road.
Mountain Spirits RV Park
A welcoming and clean commercial RV park located near Bayard. The park features essential conveniences including restrooms, laundry facilities, potable water, and propane services, making it a reliable stopover.
Old Ranger Station Well Dispersed Camping
A quiet dispersed camping corridor situated along Old Ranger Station Well in the Gila National Forest. The native material dirt road is accessible to all vehicle types under dry conditions and offers secluded sites in a scenic pine forest environment.
Patterson Windmill Dispersed
This scenic dispersed camping corridor is located along a native dirt road in the Gila National Forest near Silver City. Open year-round, it offers a peaceful forest setting suitable for most rigs.
Pine Canyon Well Dispersed Area
A scenic dispersed camping corridor along the forest road near Pine Canyon Well in the Gila National Forest. The route offers basic access to several primitive wilderness campsites surrounded by quiet pine woods.
Pine Flats Campground
A small, primitive developed campground situated in the Gila National Forest under a canopy of ponderosa pines. Features four basic sites with no amenities, offering a peaceful and free camping experience.
Powderhorn Ridge Dispersed Camping
A scenic dispersed camping corridor along Powderhorn Ridge in the Gila National Forest. The native dirt road is open to all passenger vehicles and motorhomes, offering access to secluded spots amidst the pine trees.
Powderhorn Ridge
A scenic dispersed camping corridor along Powderhorn Ridge in Gila National Forest. The dirt road is open year-round to all vehicles, providing access to secluded camping sites among the pines.
Railroad Canyon Campground
Nestled in a scenic canyon within the Gila National Forest, this rustic, developed campground provides a peaceful setting among the ponderosa pines. It serves as an excellent basecamp for hiking, with a trailhead nearby providing direct access into the adjacent wilderness areas.
Roadrunner Trailer Park
A local trailer park located in Silver City that primarily caters to long-term residents.
Rocky Canyon Campground
A primitive, peaceful Forest Service campground nestled in a ponderosa pine canyon. It offers basic amenities and serves as a quiet basecamp for exploring the scenic Gila Wilderness.
Royal John Road Dispersed
A remote dispersed camping corridor located along Royal John Road in the Gila National Forest, offering primitive sites with views of the surrounding wilderness near Stoner Mountain.
Ruins Vista Parking Lot
A paved scenic overlook parking lot located in the Gila National Forest near Lake Roberts, offering views of the surrounding hills. Standard forest service rules apply, and overnight parking may be restricted to day use.
Saddle Rock Canyon Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridor along Saddle Rock Canyon road in the Gila National Forest. The route features a native dirt material surface accessible by most vehicles, winding through wooded terrain near Bullard Peak.
Sapillo Campground & Group Area
A spacious, free US Forest Service campground located within Gila National Forest. Shaded by beautiful tall ponderosa pine trees, this campground offers approximately 20 individual sites alongside dedicated group areas. It features vault toilets and trash bins, though water is currently unavailable. This is an excellent, quiet base camp with easy access to nearby hiking trails.
Scales Canyon Road Dispersed
A remote dispersed camping corridor located along Scales Canyon Road within the Gila National Forest. This native material dirt road offers peaceful campsites nestled in a quiet canyon setting, ideal for self-contained rigs seeking wilderness isolation.
Sheep Corral Road Dispersed
A scenic forest corridor along Sheep Corral Road in Gila National Forest offering peaceful, dispersed camping. The native material dirt road provides access to quiet surroundings near Reading Mountain.
Shingle Canyon Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping corridor along Shingle Canyon Road within the scenic Gila National Forest, offering standard roadside pulloffs.
Shrine Mine Road Dispersed
This corridor offers quiet, dispersed camping in the Gila National Forest along a native dirt road. Accessible for most vehicles, it provides several pullout options surrounded by pine trees.
Silver City District, Gila National Forest
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Silver City RV Park
A small, friendly RV park in downtown Silver City, within walking distance of historic shops and restaurants. The park offers full hookups, heated bathrooms, showers, laundry facilities, and an on-site dump station with a fresh water fill.
Silver City Urban Stealth Parking
An urban neighborhood parking area on paved streets in downtown Silver City, situated near local historic sites, museums, and local services. Best suited for short-term, low-profile stays.
Silver Creek Road Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor along Silver Creek Road in the Gila National Forest. The native material dirt road offers pull-offs and clearings suitable for various rig types looking for a quiet forest setting.
Silver Monument Road Dispersed Camping
A scenic dispersed camping corridor situated along Silver Monument Road (Forest Road 4059) near Highway 59 in the Gila National Forest. The first few pine-shaded pull-offs are level and easily reached by most passenger vehicles, offering quiet settings and pre-existing rock fire rings. Further up the road, the route deteriorates significantly into rough and rutted terrain best suited for high-clearance 4WD vehicles.
South Fence Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along South Fence Road within the scenic Gila National Forest. The route offers peaceful and quiet campsites situated along a native dirt road suitable for most vehicles.
South Fork Walnut Creek Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along South Fork Walnut Creek Road in the Gila National Forest, offering standard forest camping near Silver City. The native dirt road winds through scenic pine and juniper country.
Tadpole Ridge Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor located along Tadpole Ridge road within the Gila National Forest. The road winds through scenic ponderosa pines, offering quiet roadside pullouts suitable for smaller rigs and campervans.
Tepee Ridge Road Dispersed Camping
Quiet and scenic dispersed camping corridor winding along Tepee Ridge in the Gila National Forest. The route features native dirt and gravel surfaces suitable for standard passenger vehicles under dry conditions.
Thorn Road (BLM-3113) Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along Thorn Road (BLM-3113) in the desert of southwestern New Mexico near Hurley. The area features spacious desert pull-outs with scenic views of the surrounding hills, situated close to the historic Butterfield Trail.
Tierra Blanca Road Dispersed
This corridor along Tierra Blanca Road offers access to dispersed camping within the Gila National Forest. The route features a native material dirt surface and is generally passable for most vehicles in dry conditions.
Tierra Blanca Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridor located along Tierra Blanca Road within the Gila National Forest. The route offers several rustic roadside pullouts suitable for quiet, nature-focused camping.
Turkey Run Road Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor along Turkey Run in the Gila National Forest, offering quiet forest settings and native dirt road access.
Upper Cottonwood Road Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor along Upper Cottonwood Road in the Gila National Forest. The native dirt road offers tranquil camping opportunities with plenty of room to spread out.
Upper End Campground
Situated near Lake Roberts in the Gila National Forest, this quiet Forest Service campground offers clean, developed sites with electricity and water hookups. It features drinking water access and restrooms within a short walk of the camping loops.
Upper Gallinas Campground
Upper Gallinas Campground is a small, quiet, free Forest Service campground situated along a scenic creek. The site features a vault toilet, picnic tables, and bear-resistant trash cans, offering easy roadside access.
Upper Gallinas Corral Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor situated along Upper Gallinas Corral in the Gila National Forest, offering primitive camping opportunities with access for most vehicles.
Upper Noonday Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping along Upper Noonday Road within the Gila National Forest. The corridor offers quiet, forested sites on a ridge with scenic views, though some spurs require high clearance.
Upper Scorpion Campground
A developed walk-in campground located less than one mile from the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument. It features walk-to tent sites set along the West Fork of the Gila River, with a paved but unlevel parking lot where campervans can park along the curb.
Upper Tank Dispersed Camping
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along Upper Tank road within the scenic Gila National Forest.
Walmart Silver City
A standard retail parking lot offering convenient single-night stays on the edge of Silver City. Rigs typically park along the outer perimeter near the garden center or the back area facing town. The lot is well-lit and monitored, making it a reliable and easy transit stop close to town services.
West Fork Gila River Backcountry Site
A primitive hike-in camping spot located on the banks of the West Fork Gila River.
Wild Horse Mesa
This scenic Forest Service corridor near Wild Horse Mesa offers dispersed camping opportunities on a native-dirt road within the Gila National Forest. Suitable for most rigs during dry weather, it provides peaceful forest settings with standard 14-day stay limits.
Wilderness District, Gila National Forest
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Wolf Hollow Campground
Wolf Hollow Campground is a primitive developed campground located in the Gila National Forest. Set in a peaceful, wooded canyon, it offers basic amenities like picnic tables, fire rings, and a vault toilet, making it an excellent quiet retreat for tents, camper vans, and smaller trailers.
Wrights Cabin Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Wrights Cabin Road in the Gila National Forest. Situated near Emory Pass Vista, this area offers scenic, peaceful forested surroundings with multiple roadside pull-offs.