Gomez Peak (Group Picnic Site)

Campground · 1 bookable site ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Gila National Forest (NF) · Open Access

1
Bookable site
up to 200
People per site
1
Accessible site
6,458 ft
Elevation
Pavilion View
Photo: Silver City Ranger District · Recreation.gov

Overview

The Gomez Peak Large Group Area, just south of the main grounds, will accommodate up to 200 people, with parking for up to 50 vehicles. Facilities include large covered pavilion, 12 tables (seating for up to 96 people), pedestal BBQ grills, vault toilets, trash cans, volleyball and horseshoe pits.  

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 leash only (remember to clean up after your pet). No horses allowed in the picnic grounds. Potable drinking water is available at the site.

Recreation

The popular Gomez Peak/Little Walnut Trail System can be accessed from the Gomez Peak Pavillion. Numerous loops of trails can be hiked from this location and is a popular attraction for mountain bikers and hikers alike.

Facilities

The Gomez Peak Group Use Area, just south of the main grounds, can accommodate up to 200 people, with parking for 50 vehicles. Facilities include covered pavilion with 12 tables (seating for up to 96 people, handicap accessible area), 2 large pedestal grills, vault toilets, trash cans, volleyball sand court & poles, and horseshoe pits. No firewood available.

Natural Features

The Gomez Peak Pavilion offers views of Gomez Peak and Eighty Mountain, and is surrounded by a Ponderosa and Pinyon-Juniper landscape. Deer, squirrels and a variety of birds can often be seen at the site.

Nearby Attractions

  

The facts

  • 1 bookable site
  • 1 site for day use only
  • 1 accessible site
  • Up to 200 people per site
  • Loops: Gomez Peak Group

Site types

  • 1 Group Shelter Nonelectric

Amenities

  • Picnic tables
  • Grills
  • Shade
  • Pets allowed
  • Campfires allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits.

Book on Recreation.gov

1 campsite at Gomez Peak (Group Picnic Site)

Check-in 08:00 AM · Check-out 07:00 PM

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceMax rigPeople
Gomez Peak PavillionGomez Peak GroupGroup Shelter Nonelectric—Gravel—200♿ 🐾

Getting there

Gomez Peak Pavilion can be accessed from Silver City by driving north on Little Walnut Road from US Highway 180 for approxiamatley 5 miles.

32.84933, -108.27738 · 32°50'57.6"N 108°16'38.6"W

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Typical weather

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Low °F————————————
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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Fees and stay limits

$100 Per day for 1-100 people $200 Per day for 101-200 people

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

More photos

GOMEZ PEAK Parking Lot outside the Picnic Site
Photo: Conservation Legacy · Recreation.gov
GOMEZ PEAK Picnic Site Parking Lot beside the Pavilion
Photo: Conservation Legacy · Recreation.gov

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Common questions about Gomez Peak (Group Picnic Site)

Can you reserve a site at Gomez Peak (Group Picnic Site)?
Yes, Gomez Peak (Group Picnic Site) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Gomez Peak (Group Picnic Site) have?
1 site.
Are pets allowed at Gomez Peak (Group Picnic Site)?
Yes, pets are allowed at Gomez Peak (Group Picnic Site).
Are campfires allowed at Gomez Peak (Group Picnic Site)?
Campfires are not allowed at Gomez Peak (Group Picnic Site).

Camping near Gomez Peak (Group Picnic Site)

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-26.

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