4.2544 reviewsPrice
Free
Booking
First-Come
Sites
3 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
Free
Booking
First-Come
Sites
3 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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Gallinas Campground - Upper, approximately 37 miles east of Silver City along NM State Hwy 152, between mileposts 26 and 27
Camper vans and small trailers fit the pull-throughs well, and the creek, regular bear and javelina sightings, and oak-pine shade make for a genuinely good overnight. Spring hits the sweet spot with wildflowers and snowmelt creek flow. Hard to beat for free.
No potable water on-site means hauling everything in from Mimbres Valley, 17 miles west. Tent campers get the short end: sites favor rigs, highway noise reaches all three spots, and with only three sites total it may already be full when you arrive.
Reference information about Gallinas Campground - Upper sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>Upper Gallinas Campground provides easy access to New Mexico Hwy 152 and is nicely developed.</p><p>It is located on NM State Hwy 152, approximately 37 miles east of Silver City. The site is easily accessed by most vehicles, in most weather conditions. The parking lot and picnic sites are lined with gravel, making this the perfect choice for visitors wanting to experience the outdoors without sacrificing comfort.</p>
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Spring is your best bet. Daytime highs run 50–70°F, nights drop into the 30s–40s, and the creek flows higher from snowmelt. Wildflowers cover the slopes, trails are less crowded, and you avoid the summer monsoon season. Winter occasionally dusts the area with snow. Summer brings warm days and cool evenings, but afternoon thunderstorms are common. Autumn turns the oaks gold and keeps the creek running with periodic showers.
Spring is highlighted as best: snowmelt raises creek, wildflowers and active wildlife.
The campground offers basic amenities including gravel-lined parking and picnic sites for comfort. Facilities include vault toilets, three picnic tables, and a steel corral for equestrian use. Potable water is not available on-site, and campers should plan accordingly. Pets must be leashed in the campground.
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