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Little Walnut-Gomez Peak Day Use Area
Located just outside Silver City, the Little Walnut-Gomez Peak picnic grounds provide a pleasant day use area for small or large groups and individuals/families. The area is generally open from 8:00 a.m. until sunset during spring, summer and fall; winter hours vary according to weather conditions.
The Silver City Ranger District offers three reservable large group picnic areas within the Gomez Peak – Little Walnut day use area, as well as individual picnic sites. All areas have vault toilets, picnic grills, and tables. In addition, the largest area also offers added amenities of a covered shelter, volleyball court, and horseshoe pits.
Please NOTE: Water is not available at the group or family picnic areas at Little Walnut.
View a detailed Recreation Opportunity Guide
View a Little Walnut Trail System Map
For information on the picnic areas, see: Little Walnut (East, West, Individual/Family) or Gomez Peak Large Group Area.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Reservations are available on Recreation.gov. |
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| 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 available on Recreation.gov. For group sites, rentals must be paid at time of reservation and rental fee is non-refundable. Contact the Silver City Ranger District at 575-388-8201 for further information |
| Area Amenities: |
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| Fees: | No fee for individual use picnic grounds or trails. Three reservable large group sites are available for a fee. The fees will increase on May 24, 2024 to: Gomez Peak $100/day for 1 - 100 people, $200/day for 101 - 200 people; Little Walnut East $75/day, Little Walnut West $50/day |
| Usage: | Medium-Heavy |
| Closest Towns: | Silver City, NM |
| Water: | No |
| Restroom: | Vault toilets throughout grounds |
General Information
Directions:From Silver City, travel north on U.S. Hwy 180 and turn on Little Walnut Creek Road and traverse approximately 6 miles. When the road curves to the west there will be signs for the picnic and day use areas.
Activities
Mountain Biking
Recreation areas with activity Mountain Biking:Popular day-use trails located a short distance from Silver City, offering a variety of trails. Non-motorized use, no horses.
| Hours of Operation: | Open year-round, weather permitting. Day use only, non-motorized, no horses. |
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Day Hiking
Recreation areas with activity Day Hiking:Popular day-use trails located a short distance from Silver City, offering a variety of trails. Non-motorized use, no horses.
| Hours of Operation: | Open year-round, weather permitting. Hours vary per time of year. Day use only. |
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Picnicking
Recreation areas with activity Picnicking:Located just outside Silver City, the Little Walnut-Gomez Peak picnic grounds provide a pleasant day use area 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 Silver City Ranger District offers 3 reservable large group picnic areas within the Gomez Peak – Little Walnut day use area, as well as individual picnic sites. All areas have vault toilets, picnic grills, and tables. In addition, the largest area also offers added amenities of a covered shelter, volleyball court, and horseshoe pits.
For all areas within the Gomez Peak– Little Walnut day use areas, no firewood is available and overnight camping is prohibited. For group sites, rentals must be paid at time of reservation and rental fee is non-refundable.
For information on the picnic areas, see: Little Walnut (East, West, Individual/Family) or Gomez Peak Large Group Area.
Reservations are available through Recreation.gov.
Little Walnut Family (Individual) Picnic Area
The Little Walnut Family Picnic Area is available without charge or reservations for small family groups. Facilities include 15 individual picnic tables. Each table site is equipped with a pedestal grill. Toilets and trash cans are conveniently located within the area.
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.
Please note: Families or groups with 10 or more people are strongly encouraged to reserve a group use area.
| Status: | Closed |
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| Reservation required?: | Y |
| Reservation info: | Reservations are available through Recreation.gov. |
| Hours of Operation: | Open year-round, weather permitting. Day use only, operating hours vary per time of year. |
Group Picnicking
Recreation areas with activity Group Picnicking:Located just outside Silver City, the Little Walnut-Gomez Peak picnic grounds provide a pleasant day use area 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 Silver City Ranger District offers 3 reservable large group picnic areas within the Gomez Peak – Little Walnut day use area, as well as individual picnic sites. All areas have vault toilets, picnic grills, and tables. In addition, the largest area also offers added amenities of a covered shelter, volleyball court, and horseshoe pits.
For all areas within the Gomez Peak– Little Walnut day use areas, no firewood is available and overnight camping is prohibited. For group sites, rentals must be paid at time of reservation and rental fee is non-refundable.
For information on the picnic areas, see: Little Walnut (East, West, Individual/Family) or Gomez Peak Large Group Area.
Reservations are available through Recreation.gov.
| Status: | Closed |
|---|---|
| Reservation required?: | Y |
| Hours of Operation: | Open year-round, weather permitting. Hours vary per time of year. Day use only. As of 10/25 this area will be observing winter hours from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |