Iron Creek Campground
Open year-round, first-come first-served. Stage 1 Fire Restrictions are in effect through September 30, 2026, but campfires remain permitted in the designated fire rings within this established campground.
Flash Flood Warning issued July 20 at 4:48PM MDT until July 20 at 6:45PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
FFWEPZ The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... North Central Grant County in southwestern New Mexico... * Until 645 PM MDT. * At 448 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Lake Roberts, Gila Hot Springs, Copperas Vista, Sapillo Creek Valley and Trout Valley.
Flood Watch issued July 20 at 9:32AM MDT until July 21 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Gila Region and portions of Otero County. * WHEN...Monday afternoon and evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Advisory issued July 20 at 5:57PM MDT until July 20 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of southwest New Mexico, including the following counties, Grant, Hidalgo and Luna. * WHEN...Until 800 PM MDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 557 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause arroyo and small stream flooding. Up to 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall of up to 1 inch is expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Hachita, Hermanas, Sunshine, Hachita Valley and Camp Ramsey. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Iron Creek Campground sits in the Black Range Mountains of southwestern New Mexico's Gila National Forest. This free, year-round campground provides a quiet base for exploring the surrounding high country. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring, with vault toilets available. No potable water is provided, so visitors must pack in their own supply. The campground is accessible via NM Highway 152, a scenic mountain route between San Lorenzo and Hillsboro known for beautiful vistas at every curve. The road has steep grades and numerous tight turns, prohibiting trucks without retarder brakes or those longer than 40 feet. The watersheds above the campground were affected by the 2013 Silver Fire. Camping is first-come, first-served with no reservations accepted. A 14-day stay limit applies. Pets are welcome but must remain leashed. OHVs, ATVs, hunting, shooting, and stock animals are prohibited within the campground.
Directions
Located east of Silver City in the Black Range Mountains on the south side of New Mexico Highway 152, between mile markers 28 and 29. The road has steep grades and tight turns; vehicles over 40 feet are prohibited.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| 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 | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 40ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (575) 388-8201 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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