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.
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.
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.