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Cherry Creek Campground
Cherry Creek Campground is a great place for a picnic or overnight camping.
Cherry Creek is by one of the most scenic parts of the Trail of the Mountain Spirits Scenic ByWay. The campground is located along NM Highway 15 and is surrounded by dense mixed conifer. It is a cool place in the summer for people to enjoy a day's outing or for those wishing to camp overnight. If there has been a little snow during the winter, you will find a trickle of water in the small stream that runs through the campground. In the autumn hillsides turn into a beautiful mosaic of golden aspens, rusty oaks, and bright red sumac. If you are seeking springtime wildflowers, the Cherry Creek CG is the place to stop. You might also see hummingbirds, and ladybug nurseries.
At a Glance
| Reservations: | First come, first serve. All camping on the Gila National Forest are subject to a 14-day stay limit. |
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| Area Amenities: | Tent camping,Camping trailer,Picnic tables,Toilets,Drinking water |
| Fees: | There is no fee for this campground. |
| Usage: | Medium-Heavy |
| Restrictions: | There is a 14 day stay limit. OHV/ATV use is prohibited. Hunting and shooting are prohibited in the campground. Stock animals are prohibited in the immediate campground |
| Closest Towns: | Silver City, NM |
| Water: | No potable water |
| Restroom: | 1 Vault Toilet |
| Information Center: | Silver City Ranger District Phone: (575)388-8201 |
General Information
Directions:The campground is located fourteen miles north of Silver City on the east side of NM Highway 15.
General Notes:
Gila National Forest campgrounds have a 14-day stay limit.
No wood available in the area. You will either have to bring your own wood or you can use charcoal or propane. It is possible that Cherry Creek could get high water during periods of heavy rain. Watch for poison ivy near the campground.
RV Camping Notes:
Not recommended for RVs over 17 feet.
Closest Stores:
Silver City is the closest town with all the amenities. There are several grocery stores, gas stations and restaurants available.
Activities
Mountain Biking
Tadpole Ridge Trail 232 and Signal Peak Trail 742 are two miles north of the campground. Both are great biking trails.
| Status: | Open |
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| Difficulty Level: | Easy to More Difficult |
Campground Camping
There are 12 developed sites available on a first-come first-serve basis. All sites have picnic tables and fire rings/bbq grills. The campground is flat with only a gentle slope in some spots.
| No. of Sites | 12 |
| No. of Accessible sites | 0 |
| Status: | Open |
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Day Hiking
Tadpole Ridge Trail 232 and Signal Peak Trail 742 are two miles north of the campground. Parking is limited
| Status: | Open |
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| Difficulty Level: | Intermediate to Difficult |
Backpacking
Tadpole Ridge Trail 232 and Signal Peak Trail 742 are two miles north of the campground. Parking is limited at the trailhead.
| Status: | Open |
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| Difficulty Level: | Easy to More Difficult |
Viewing Wildlife
Spring brings the Red-faced Warblers. Other species include the Flammulated Owl, Common Poorwill, Whip-poor-will, Whitethroated Swift, Greater Pewee, Painted Redstart, Virginia's Warbler and Hepatic Tanger.
| Status: | Open |
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Viewing Scenery
The Arrastra Interpretive Site is approximately 2 miles south of Cherry Creek Campground along NM Hwy. 15. The site informs visitors of early gold mining and milling methods.
| Status: | Open |
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Amenities
| Camping trailer: | Over 17 feet not recommended. |
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| Picnic tables: | 12 |
| Tent camping: | 12 Sites |
| Toilets: | Vault toilet (2) - No Showers |
| Drinking water: | No water available |