Can you reserve a site at Black Canyon Campground - Lower?

No. Black Canyon Campground - Lower is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Black Canyon Campground - Lower

Campground · New Mexico ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Gila National Forest (NF) · Open Access

6,733 ft
Elevation

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.

Getting there

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.

33.18415, -108.03396 · 33°11'2.9"N 108°2'2.3"W

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Typical weather

Typically 90°F in Jun, down to 56°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	57	60	67	73	81	90	89	87	83	75	65	56
Low °F	17	22	26	30	36	44	53	53	45	33	24	18
Precip in	1.0	0.9	0.7	0.4	0.5	0.7	2.7	3.1	1.8	1.2	1.0	1.2

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 10.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Black Canyon Campground - Lower

Can you reserve a site at Black Canyon Campground - Lower?: No. Black Canyon Campground - Lower is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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