Gomez Peak Group Picnic Site
This is a day-use picnic area only with no overnight camping. Open year-round from dawn to dusk. Reservations required via Recreation.gov. Stage 1 fire restrictions may be in effect during fire season, potentially restricting use of the BBQ grills.
Flood Advisory issued November 2 at 8:51PM MST by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
...The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has issued a Flood Advisory for the following rivers in New Mexico... Gila River Above Gila affecting Grant County. For the Gila River...including Gila, Virden, Redrock...elevated river levels are forecast. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Gila River above Gila. * WHEN...From this evening to Tuesday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM MST Monday the stage was 9.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall back down to 2.2 by Friday, November 6. - Action stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Cannabis Possession Prohibited
Order 03-00-00-21-002 prohibits possessing, storing, or transporting a cannabis plant, any part of a cannabis plant, or any substance derived from a cannabis plant within the Southwestern Region National Forests in the State of New Mexico and the National Grasslands in the states of Texas and…
Beaverhead Water Non-Potable
Water obtained from spigots at Beaverhead Workcenter is currently NON-POTABLE. Not currently safe for drinking. Staff are working on the system to determine and respond to issues.
About
Gomez Peak Group Picnic Site is a reservable day-use area within the Little Walnut-Gomez Peak Day Use Area of Gila National Forest, located just north of Silver City, New Mexico. The facility is designed to accommodate large group gatherings of up to 200 people, with ample parking for up to 50 vehicles. The site centers around a large covered pavilion equipped with 12 picnic tables that can seat approximately 96 people, along with pedestal BBQ grills for cooking. Amenities include vault toilets, trash service, and recreational facilities including volleyball and horseshoe pits. Firewood is not provided, so groups should bring charcoal or wood for cooking. The surrounding Ponderosa and Pinyon-Juniper landscape offers views of Gomez Peak and Eighty Mountain, with deer, squirrels, and various bird species frequently spotted at the site. The location serves as a trailhead for the popular Gomez Peak/Little Walnut Trail System, featuring numerous loop trails that attract mountain bikers and hikers. Pets are permitted on leash only, but horses are not allowed in the picnic grounds. Reservations are required through Recreation.gov.
Directions
From Silver City, drive north on Little Walnut Road from US Highway 180 for approximately 5 miles.
Amenities
| Water | — |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $100 - $200 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| SM.FS.GilaForest@usda.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (575) 388-8201 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov | |
| USFS Gomez Peak Large Group Area |
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