Rocky Canyon Campground, Mimbres, NM

Free Camping Near Mimbres, NM

This is a developed campground offered for free by Gila National Forest with only a handful of campsites. 4WD with high clearance is required to reach the campground, though much of the drive up here is probably suitable for 2WD, low clearance. It's just about the last 3/4 mile there where the roads gets rough.

Authority

Wilderness Ranger District

Gila National Forest

District Office

Tel: (575) 536-2250

Official campground webpage

Particulars

GPS: 33.0999, -108.0126

Elevation: 7,654 feet

Reservations: First come, first served

Camping Fee: None

Permit: None

Max stay: 14 days in a 45-day period

Amenities: Picnic tables, porta-potty

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Camping at Rocky Canyon Campground

Otherwise, there is plenty of dispersed camping along North Star Rd before you get to that last 3/4 mile, where you could tow something larger.

Rocky Canyon Campground is meant more for hikers, 4WD enthusiasts. It’s a great place if you want some amenities from a campground, but still want to get away from most people. It has only two picnic tables and just one porta-potty.

Other Campsites Within 20 Miles Radius

Upper Scorpion Campground, Gila Hot Springs, NM, Wilderness Ranger District
Lower Scorpion Campground, Gila Hot Springs, NM, Wilderness Ranger District
Grapevine Campground, Gila Hot Springs, NM, Wilderness Ranger District
Forks Campground, Gila Hot Springs, NM, Wilderness Ranger District
Black Canyon Campground – Lower, Mimbres, NM, Wilderness Ranger District
Black Canyon Campground – Upper, Mimbres, NM, Wilderness Ranger District
Comfort Well Dispersed Camping Area, Mimbres, NM, Wilderness Ranger District
Sapillo Campground, Mimbres, NM, Wilderness Ranger District
McMillan Campground, Silver City, NM, Silver City Ranger District, Gila National Forest
Cherry Creek Campground, Silver City, NM, Silver City Ranger District, Gila National Forest
Gallinas Campground Upper, Mimbres, NM, Silver City Ranger District, Gila National Forest
Railroad Canyon Campground, Kingston, NM, Silver City Ranger District, Gila National Forest
Iron Creek Campground, Kingston, NM, Silver City Ranger District, Gila National Forest

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, 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)

Rocky Canyon Campground, Mimbres, NM

Free Camping Near Mimbres, NM

Camping at Rocky Canyon Campground

Other Campsites Within 20 Miles Radius

Associated Documents

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