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Recreation Region: Wilderness Ranger District

Rocky Canyon Campground

This is a fairly small campground and is popular with horse riders and hunters.

General Information

Year-round, though access may be seasonally limited by snow and icy road conditions.

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.

No fees are required for this site

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. 

Wilderness Office Building

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: 33.10028458

Longitude: -108.01308441

Elevation

7,376 Feet

Directions

From Mimbres, NM, follow New Mexico Highway 35 north approximately 9 miles to Forest Road 150. Turn right onto Forest Road 150, proceeding 12.5 miles to Rocky Canyon Campground on the left. 

Travel Considerations

FR150 can be very rough, so we advise high clearance 4 x 4 vehicles.

Parking

Limited parking

Facility and Amenity Information

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.

2 tables

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated June 25th, 2025