Mesa Campground
Mesa campground provides a nice view of Lake Roberts. If you are looking for a lakeside retreat within easy driving distance of historic Silver City, then come and enjoy the beauty of the Gila National Forest at this campground.
Mesa Campground is nestled in the juniper and pinon trees on the mesa above Lake Roberts. The campground has sites along the bluff with great views of the lake below. Migrating birds in the campground and waterfowl on the lake make this a great place to go birding.
Reservations
All campsites are available first come, first served.
General Information
There are grills, picnic tables, garbage facilities and heated restrooms with flush toilets. Twelve of the sites have water and electric hookups.
Generally operational from mid-March through December, depending on weather conditions.
Available for overnight use.
"America the Beautiful" Interagency Senior and Access Passes are accepted for 1/2 price camping.
Permits are required for commercial or organized uses.
Dogs on leash only. Fires permitted only in fire rings provided. A stay limit of 14 days applies.
$25.00 per night fee for sites with electric and hook-ups; $15 per day for single sites without hook-ups, or $16 for double sites without hookups.
Pets must be leashed while in developed sites, such as the campground, picnic areas, trailheads, etc.
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: 3697 Hwy 35 N., HC 68 Box 50 Mimbres, NM 88049
Phone: (575) 536-2250
Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 33.03224945
Longitude: -108.15638733
Elevation
6,150 ft
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 15 miles to New Mexico Highway 35. Turn left/north on Highway 35, following it for 25 miles to Lake Roberts, following the sign Mesa Campground. Turn left into the signed campground.
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
Only two cars per campsite allowed
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.
Table at each site
Horse/Pack Animal Information
Horse/Pack animals are not allowed at this site.
Horses and pack animals are not permitted in the campground.
