Iron Creek Campground, Kingston, NM

Silver City Ranger District, Gila National Forest

Gila National Forest

Free Camping at Black Range Mountains, NM

This is a free, developed campground offered by Gila National Forest. There are 12 campsites, each with fair amount of space between, offering a reasonable level of privacy. Located at 7,200 feet elevation, it offers some cool weather and shade during the high heat of summer.

Authority

District Office

Tel: (575) 388-8201

Official campground webpage

Particulars

GPS: 32.9093, -107.8037

Elevation: 7,277 feet

Reservations: First come, first served

Camping Fee: None

Permit: None

Max stay: 14 days in a 45-day period

Amenities: Picnic tables, fire rings, vault toilet, trash cans

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Camping at Iron Creek Campground

Located in the Black Range Mountains off New Mexico State Highway 152, starting at San Lorenzo and ending in Hillsboro. This is a mountain road with beautiful scenic sites at every curve. Iron Creek Campground is one of four campgrounds located along this stretch.

Many of these campsites are smaller, intended for cars, vans, and pickup trucks with tents. However, there are a few large sites suitable for full-sized RVs.

Iron Creek Campground’s best feature is its shade. Most campsites have full shade, with the others having partial shade. Combined with the high elevation, it’s a great place to get away from the summer heat. There is also a creek that runs through the campground.

Other Campsites Within 20 Miles Radius

Associated Documents

Gila National Forest Order 03-06-00-23-004, Occupancy rules, maximum camping limits, (eff: May 19, 2023, term: May 18, 2025)
Motor Vehicle Use Map, Silver City Ranger District & Big Burro Moutains, Illustrates dispersed camping restrictions & OHV restrictions, (eff: January 1, 2023)
Motor Vehicle Use Map, Black Range, Wilderness, & Silver City Ranger Districts, Page 2, Illustrates dispersed camping restrictions & OHV restrictions, (eff: January 1, 2023)
Motor Vehicle Use Map, Black Range, Wilderness, & Silver City Ranger Districts, Page 1, Illustrates dispersed camping restrictions & OHV restrictions, (eff: January 1, 2023)

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