Little Walnut Individual Picnic Area

Facility · New Mexico ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Gila National Forest (NF) · Open Access

6,488 ft
Elevation
Please NOTE:  Water is not  available at the group or family picnic areas at Little Walnut.

Little Walnut picnic grounds provide day use only 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.

 The Little Walnut Family Picnic Area is available without charge 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. Water is available within the picnic area most of the time. 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 lease 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.

Getting there

32.85396, -108.27519 · 32°51'14.2"N 108°16'30.7"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in1.21.30.70.50.61.04.33.92.41.21.01.5

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.1 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 Little Walnut Individual Picnic Area

Can you reserve a site at Little Walnut Individual Picnic Area?
No. Little Walnut Individual Picnic Area is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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