Little Walnut East Group Area
Please NOTE: Water is not available at the group or family picnic areas at Little Walnut.
Little Walnut picnic grounds provide day use only for small or large groups and individuals/families.
The Little Walnut East Group Area can accommodate up to 75 people, with parking for 15 vehicles. Facilities include 10 tables, one (1) serving table, four (4) pedestal grills, vault toilets and trashcans.
As with all Little Walnut day use areas, no firewood is available. Plan to bring charcoal or wood for cooking as needed. Pets permitted on a leash only (remember to clean up after your pet). No horses allowed in the picnic grounds. Reservations can be made through Recreation.gov.
Reservations
Recreation.gov or 1-877-444-6777
General Information
Year-round
Dawn to dusk
Reservations at recreation.gov
Day use only
$75.00/day
Includes up to 75 people maximum / 15 vehicles.
Pets must be leashed in the picnic area.
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: 3005 E Camino del Bosque Silver City, NM 88061
Phone: (575) 388-8201
Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 32.85256195
Longitude: -108.2744751
Elevation
6,454 Feet
Directions
From U.S. Highway 180 in Silver City, follow Little Walnut Road north approximately 5 miles to the Little Walnut East Group Picnic Site parking lot on the right.
Parking
Parking for up to 15 vehicles with daily site fee
Facility and Amenity Information
Accessibility
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
10 picnic tables
Horse/Pack Animal Information
Horse/Pack animals are not allowed at this site.
