Little Walnut (Group Picnic Sites)
Campground · 2 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Gila National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 2
- Bookable sites
- up to 75
- People per site
- 6,456 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Located just outside Silver City, the Little Walnut-Gomez Peak picnic grounds provide a pleasant day use area 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 according to weather conditions.
The Little Walnut West Group Area can accommodate up to 50 people, with parking for 10 vehicles. Facilities include eight (8) tables, three (3) pedestal grills, vault toilets and trashcans.
The Little Walnut East Group Area can accommodate up to 75 people, with parking for 15 vehicles. Facilities include 10 tables, one (1) serving table, four (4) pedestal grills, vault toilets and trashcans.
For all group use areas, no firewood is available and camping is prohibited.
Recreation
The popular Gomez Peak/Little Walnut Trail System can be accessed from the Little Walnut Group Sites. Numerous loops of trails can be hiked from this location and is a popular attraction for mountain bikers and hikers alike.
Facilities
The Little Walnut West Group Area can accommodate up to 50 people, with parking for 10 vehicles. Facilities include eight (8) tables, three (3) pedestal grills, vault toilets and trashcans.
The Little Walnut East Group Area can accommodate up to 75 people, with parking for 15 vehicles. Facilities include 10 tables, one (1) serving table, four (4) pedestal grills, vault toilets and trashcans
Natural Features
The Little Walnut Group Sites offer views of Gomez Peak and is surrounded by a Ponderosa and Pinyon-Juniper landscape. Deer, squirrels and a variety of birds can often be seen at the site.
The facts
- 2 bookable sites
- 2 sites for day use only
- Up to 75 people per site
- Loops: Little Walnut East, Little Walnut West
Site types
- 2 Group Picnic Area
Amenities
- Picnic tables
- Grills
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, shade, pets allowed.
2 campsites at Little Walnut (Group Picnic Sites)
Check-in 08:00 AM · Check-out 07:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Group | Little Walnut East | Group Picnic Area | — | — | — | 75 | |
| West Group | Little Walnut West | Group Picnic Area | — | — | — | 50 |
Getting there
Little Walnut Group Sites can be accessed from Silver City by driving north on Little Walnut Road from US Highway 180 for approxiamatley 5 miles.
32.84707, -108.27734 · 32°50'49.5"N 108°16'38.4"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 1.2 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 4.3 | 3.9 | 2.4 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 1.5 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Map
Fees and stay limits
Little Walnut East Group - $75 per day Littlw Walnut West Group - $50 per day
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
More photos
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Common questions about Little Walnut (Group Picnic Sites)
- Can you reserve a site at Little Walnut (Group Picnic Sites)?
- Yes, Little Walnut (Group Picnic Sites) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Little Walnut (Group Picnic Sites) have?
- 2 sites.
Camping near Little Walnut (Group Picnic Sites)
- Gomez Peak (Group Picnic Site) 0.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Little Walnut-Gomez Peak Day Use Area less than 0.1 mi · Facility
- Gomez Peak Trailhead 0.1 mi · Facility
- Gomez Peak Large Group Area 0.2 mi · Facility
- Little Walnut East Group Area 0.4 mi · Facility
- Little Walnut West Group Area 0.4 mi · Facility
- Little Walnut Individual Picnic Area 0.5 mi · Facility
- Arrastra Interpretive Site 3.9 mi · Facility
- Cherry Creek Campground 5.5 mi · Campground
- McMillan Campground 6.5 mi · Campground
- Big Tree #755 Trailhead 7.7 mi · Facility
- Signal Peak #742 Trailhead 7.9 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone 575-388-8201
- Email SM.FS.GilaForest@usda.gov
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-26.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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