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Recreation Region: Black Range Ranger District

Kingston Campground

Small campground located along the north side of New Mexico Highway 152, near mile marker 40, near Middle Percha Creek, on the eastern edge of the small town of Kingston, New Mexico.

Current Conditions
Generally open year-round

General Information

Generally open year-round

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.

There is no fee for use

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. 

Black Range Office Building

Address: 1804 N. Date Street, Truth or Consequences, NM 87901
Phone: (575) 894-6677
Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Closed on federal holidays. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 32.91853333

Longitude: -107.70108032

Elevation

6,160 Feet

Directions

From Silver City, follow U.S. Highway 180 east approximately 9 miles to New Mexico Highway 152, turning left (east) onto Hwy. 152 for about 40 miles to the signed Kingston Campground on the north side of Highway 152, at the east end of the Town of Kingston, New Mexico.

Travel Considerations

Alert from NMDOT: New Mexico Highway 152 eastbound and westbound from mile marker 15, San Lorenzo to mile marker 40, Kingston.

New Mexico Highway 152 between San Lorenzo and Kingston has steep grades and numerous tight turns. Trucks without retarder brakes and/or longer than 40 feet in length are PROHIBITED on this section of NM 152. Consider using an alternate route - New Mexico Highway 26 to US Highway 180 or US Highway 60 to New Mexico Highway 12 to US highway 180. THIS IS A PERMANENT ALERT.

Parking

Limited to two vehicles per campsite

Facility and Amenity Information

Accessibility

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Viewing Scenery Info

The campground is located off of Geronimo Trail National Scenic Byway, which passes over the Black Range, near the southern end of the Aldo Leopold Wilderness.

Scenic Driving Info

The campground is located off of Geronimo Trail National Scenic Byway.

Hiking Info

Although no hiking trails exist directly from the campground, Scenic Trail #796, Iron Trail #793, and Ladrone Trail #127 can be accessed by a short drive or bike ride.

Last updated April 4th, 2025