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.
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.
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.