Black Canyon Campground - Lower

Area Status: Open

This is a beautiful remote camping area. Trail #94 begins at the rear of the campground.

Located in a remote area of forest approximately 30 miles from the Wilderness Ranger District office. This campground is accessible from FR 150, and driving approximately .5 miles from the road, across the stream. You will enter an area with a newer vault toilet and a beautiful meadow next to the stream.

Please be advised - the district recommends high-clearance 4x4 vehicles on FR 150.

At a Glance

Current Conditions:	Potential flooding damage following Black fire and 2023 monsoon season.
Reservations:	First come, first serve. All Gila National Forest campgrounds have a 14-day stay limit.
Area Amenities:	Picnic tables: 3 tables Tent camping: Dispersed camping Toilets: Vault toilet (1) - No Showers
Fees:	There is no fee for this campground ($0.00).
Usage:	Light
Restrictions:	There is a 14-day stay limit. OHVs and ATVs prohibited in the campground.
Closest Towns:	Mimbres, New Mexico, is a small community with a gas station/convenience store.
Water:	No potable water
Restroom:	Vault
Information Center:	Wilderness Ranger District Phone: (575)536-2250

General Information

General Notes:

Closest Stores:
La Tienda, a small store in Mimbres, is the closest store to the campground. It is also the last place to get gas before going to Black Canyon.

RV Camping Notes
There is room for campers or trailers. However, with the steep stream crossing, long trailers are not recommended.

There is no garbage pickup at this location. Please pack out what you pack in and practice Leave No Trace camping.

Directions:

The campground is located 30 miles from Wilderness Ranger District office. Take Hwy 35 to MM15 to FR150.Turn right & travel 26 miles over a improved dirt & rock road to Black Canyon Campground. Turn left and travel .5 miles, over a steep stream crossing to the Lower Campground.

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Mountain Biking

Recreation areas with activity Mountain Biking:

There are many trails around and the FR150 is a light-traffic gravel/dirt road. We recommend high-clearance 4x4 vehicles in order to travel FR 150.

Status:	Open
Difficulty Level:	Intermediate to Difficult

Campground Camping

Recreation areas with activity Campground Camping:

There are no designated campsites, but dispersed camping is allowed. There is no garbage pickup at this location so please practice Leave No Trace camping and pack out everything you pack in.