Upper Scorpion Campground
Campground ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Gila National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 5,693 ft
- Elevation
Upper Scorpion Campground is a partially developed campground within walking distance of the West Fork of the Gila River. The campground is located less than one mile from the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument just off of NM State Highway 15. Drinking water is available, tables and grills are provided at select sites. Vault toilets are available on site. Camping is free of charge and first-come, first-served.
Getting there
Upper Scorpion Campground directions and information are available at https://www.nps.gov/gicl/planyourvisit/camping.htm.
33.23050, -108.26100 · 33°13'49.8"N 108°15'39.6"W
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, 3.8 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 Upper Scorpion Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Upper Scorpion Campground?
- No. Upper Scorpion Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
Camping near Upper Scorpion Campground
- Lower Scorpion Campground 0.2 mi · Campground
- WNPA Trailhead Bookstore 0.2 mi · Facility
- Gila Center 1.2 mi · Facility
- Forks Campground 4.5 mi · Campground
- South Diamond #68 Trailhead 12.2 mi · Facility
- Black Canyon Campground - Lower 13.5 mi · Campground
- Tom Moore #708 Trailhead 13.6 mi · Facility
- Black Canyon Campground - Upper 13.7 mi · Campground
- Wolf Hollow #773 Trailhead 13.8 mi · Facility
- Mesa Campground 15 mi · Campground
- Upper End Campground 15.4 mi · Campground
- Rocky Point CDNST Trailhead 16.5 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone (575) 536-9461
- Email gicl_information@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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