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Railroad Canyon Campground
Railroad Canyon is the gateway to the Aldo Leopold Wilderness.
Railroad Canyon Campground is a great place to spend the night before beginning your trip into the Aldo Leopold Wilderness. Situated in the Black Range Mountains, the campground is a popular portal for backcountry trips. Amenities are few and the camping is lean, however, nature seekers will appreciate the myriad of trails accessible from this campground.
At a Glance
| Reservations: | First come, first serve. All Gila National Forest campgrounds have a 14-day stay limit. |
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| Area Amenities: | Accessible, Tent camping, Camping trailer, Picnic tables, Toilets, Parking |
| Fees: | There is no fee for this campground ($0.00). |
| Usage: | Light |
| Restrictions: | OHV/ATV use is prohibited in the campground. Hunting and shooting are prohibited in the campground. Stock is not allowed in the immediate campground. |
| Closest Towns: | Mimbres, New Mexico |
| Water: | No Potable Water |
| Restroom: | 1 Vault Toilet (see below) |
| Information Center: | Silver City Ranger District Phone: (575) 388-8201 |
General Information
Directions:Railroad Canyon Campground is located east of Silver City on the north side of New Mexico Highway 152 between mile markers 27 and 28.
General Notes:
Small, intermittent creek running through grounds.
Closest Stores:
Mimbres has a store and gas station and several restaurants. The nearest town for all other amenities is Silver City.
Activities
Campground Camping
There are 3 tent sites available on a first come, first served basis. Small campground with some rough surfaces. This area is easily overcrowded. The campground is prone to flash floods during seasonal heavy rains.
| No. of Sites | 3 |
| Current Conditions: | Campground is closed |
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| Status: | Open |
Day Hiking
This area offers wonderful hiking opportunities on Trails 128, 129 and 130.
| Status: | Open |
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| Difficulty Level: | Difficult |
Backpacking
This is a good spot to stay the night before heading into the Aldo Leopold Wilderness.
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Elevation desc | 7080 |
| Status: | Open |
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| Difficulty Level: | Difficult |
Horse Riding
This is a good place to begin a horse ride, although there are no horse facilities.
| Status: | Open |
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| Difficulty Level: | Moderate |
Viewing Wildlife
Wildlife abounds in this area of the Black Range. Visitors have the chance to see deer, elk, black bear, and many different species of birds.
| Status: | Open |
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Viewing Scenery
Amenities
| Camping trailer: | Over 17 feet not recommended |
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| Picnic tables: | 3 tables |
| Tent camping: | 3 developed sites |
| Parking: | Limited |
| Toilets: | Vault toilet (1) - No Showers |
| Accessible: | Three metal campfire rings |