Little Walnut East Group Area

Area Status: Open
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. As of 10/25 this area will be observing winter hours from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

The Little Walnut East Group Area can accommodate up to 75 people, with parking for 15 vehicles. Facilities include 10 tables, one (1) serving table, four (4) pedestal grills, vault toilets and trashcans.  

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 can be made through Recreation.gov.
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At a Glance

Operational Hours: As of 10/25 this area will be observing winter hours from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Reservations: Reservations are made through Recreation.gov.
Area Amenities:
  • Picnic tables
  • Parking
  • Toilets
Fees: On May 24, 2024, new daily site fee of $75.00 per day reservable large group area, 75 people maximum / 15 vehicles, will apply.
Usage: Medium
Closest Towns: Silver City, NM
Restroom: Vault toilet

Activities

Picnicking

Reservation required?: Y
Reservation info: Reservations are available through Recreation.gov.

Group Picnicking

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.

Reservation required?: Y
Reservation info: Reservations are made through Recreation.gov

Recreation Areas

Recreation Activities

Location

 
  Latitude : 
32.852562

  Longitude : 
-108.274475

  Elevation : 
6,454 Feet