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Rocky Canyon Campground
Area Status: Open
This is a fairly small campground and is popular with horse riders and hunters.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Potential flooding following Black Fire and 2023 monsoon season. |
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| Reservations: | First come, first serve. All Gila National Forest campgrounds have a 14-day stay limit. |
| Area Amenities: | Picnic tables, Toilets |
| Fees: | There is no fee for this campground ($0.00). |
| Usage: | Light |
| Closest Towns: | Mimbres, New Mexico |
| Water: | No Potable Water. It is advisable to carry your own. |
| Restroom: | Vault (see below) |
| Information Center: | Wilderness Ranger District Phone: (575)536-2250 |
General Information
Directions:Located on Forest Road 150, approximately 19 miles from the Wilderness Ranger District in Mimbres. FR150 can be very rough, so we advise high clearance 4 x 4 vehicles.
Activities
Campground Camping
Recreation areas with activity Campground Camping:This is a small campground.
| Reservation info: | Sites allocated on a first-come first-serve basis. |
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Day Hiking
Recreation areas with activity Day Hiking:Trailhead for Trail 700, 0.7 miles to signed boundary of Gila Wilderness. 11.3 mile trail.
| Status: | Open |
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| Difficulty Level: | Difficult |
Amenities
| Picnic tables: | 2 tables |
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| Toilets: | Vault toilet (1) - No Showers |