Black Canyon Campground - Upper
Black Canyon Campground offers a great remote camping experience.
Located in a remote area of the forest approximately 30 miles from the Wilderness Ranger District office. This campground is accessible from Forest Road 150 (North Star Road). The upper campground is the first camping area you will come across and is visible from the entrance road.
The forest recommends high-clearance 4x4 vehicles on Forest Road 150.
General Information
Closest Stores:
La Tienda, a small store in Mimbres, is the closest store to the campground. It is also the last place to get gas before going to Black Canyon.
RV Camping Notes:
Due to the road condition of FR150, which is an improved dirt/rock road, RV's may find it very difficult to reach the campground. A high clearance 4 x4 vehicle is recommended.
There is no garbage pickup at this campground. Please pack out what you pack in and practice Leave No Trace camping.
Available for overnight use
No pass required
Permits are required for commercial or organized uses.
Use of OHV and ATVs is prohibited in the campground. Hunting and shooting are prohibited in the campground. Stock animals are not allowed in the immediate campground. A 14-day stay limit applies.
No fees are required for this site
Pets must be leashed in the campground
Please contact the Gila National Forest Supervisors Office at 575-388-8201 for information about outfitters and guides who are authorized to operate on the forest.
Address: 3697 Hwy 35 N., HC 68 Box 50 Mimbres, NM 88049
Phone: (575) 536-2250
Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 33.18528366
Longitude: -108.03067017
Elevation
6,757 Feet
Directions
From Mimbres, take Highway 35 to Forest Road 150 at milepost 15. Turn north (right) and travel 26 miles over an improved dirt and rock road to Black Canyon Campground. Turn left into the upper campground.
Travel Considerations
Sections of Forest Road 150 can be very rough, especially through Rocky Canyon - high clearance 4WD vehicles are recommended. Black Canyon Campground experienced flooding following the 2022 Black Fire. Potential exists for flooding during periods of high stream flows.
Parking
Maximum of two vehicles per campsite
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
2 tables
