Little Walnut West 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 West Group Area can accommodate up to 50 people, with parking for 10 vehicles. Facilities include eight (8) tables, three (3) pedestal grills, vault toilets and trashcans.
Reservations
General Information
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 are available through Recreation.gov.
Year-round
Dawn to dusk
Permits are required for commercial or organized uses.
Day use only.
A daily fee of $50.00 per day applies to the reservable large group area
$50.00 per day reservable large group area, maximum 50 people / 10 vehicles.
Pets must be leashed in the developed site
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: 32.8531189
Longitude: -108.27536774
Elevation
6,473 Feet
Directions
From Silver City at Highway 180, turn north onto Little Walnut Road and proceed approximately 4 miles to the developed picnic area.
Parking
Ample parking for 10 vehicles
Facility and Amenity Information
Accessibility
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.
Horse/Pack Animal Information
Horse/Pack animals are not allowed at this site.
