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Recreation Region: Wilderness Ranger District

Sapillo Group Campground

This is a nice shady campground under ponderosa pines.

Sapillo is an undeveloped campground under ponderosa pine and is a favorite of group campers. 

Current Conditions
Generally open year-round

General Information

There is no firewood available.  Please bring your own if you plan on building a fire.

Please "Pack It In, Pack It Out" and do not dispose of trash in the campfire rings.

Closest Stores:
The convenience store in Mimbres is approximately 15 miles south and approximately five (5) miles north of the Lake Roberts General Store. Fishing at Lake Roberts two (2) miles north.

Year-round

Available for overnight use

No pass required

Permits are required for commercial or organized uses.

A 14-day stay limit applies. Target shooting and hunting are prohibited in the campground. Pack out your trash - Do not deposit trash in fire rings. All stock feed brought onto the Gila National Forest must be certified weed free.

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. 

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: 33.00800705

Longitude: -108.11523438

Elevation

6,242 Feet

Directions

From Mimbres, follow New Mexico Highway 35 north for about 15 miles to the signed Sapillo Campground on the south (left) side of Highway 35, near milepost 20.

Parking

Ample parking

Facility and Amenity Information

Accessibility

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Horse/Pack Animal Information

Horse/Pack animals are allowed at this site.

There are no facilities to facilitate horse camping

Recreation Opportunities

Day Hikes Info

The Continental Divide National Scenic Trail #74 passes through this campground for non-motorized trail access.

OHV Trail Riding Info

Motorized trails #960, #961, #962, #963, #964, and #964A provide OHV trail riding opportunities, as well as linking with other designated roads for extensive OHV riding opportunity through the valley.

Biking - E-biking Info

Motorized trails #960, #961, #962, #963, #964, and #964A provide E-biking opportunities, as well as linking with other designated roads for extensive E-biking opportunity through the valley.

Last updated April 4th, 2025