Iron Creek Campground
Open — Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations accepted. Limited to 14 consecutive nights per 30-day period.
Fireworks, Explosives and Sparks Restrictions
To prevent fires and for public safety order 03-00-23-001 prohibits to 1) possess, discharge, or use any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic devices; 2) use explosives; or 3) operate an internal or external combustion engine without a spark arresting devic
Motor Vehicle Order Road Restrictions
The purpose of this Order is for the protection of public health and safety and prohibits:
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 s
Small Business Timber Sale 5-year Recomputation
Under provisions of the Small Business Timber Sale Program, Forest Service and Small Business Administration (SBA) policies provide for recomputation of the small business share of National Forest timber sale offerings every five years.
Quemado Lake Closure
Quemado Lake and nearby recreation areas are closed due to harmful algal blooms. See full alert for more information.
Harmful algae detected in Quemado and Snow lakes
The New Mexico Environment Department is warning visitors to use caution at Quemado Lake, Snow Lake, and Hopewell Lake due to the formation of harmful algae blooms.
Gila National Forest to begin prescribed fires
Gila National Forest is planning prescribed fire operations this fall, pending all required approvals. We estimate this work to continue through the spring as weather conditions allow.
About
Iron Creek Campground is a free, developed campground located in the scenic Black Range Mountains of Gila National Forest at approximately 7,200 feet elevation. The campground features 12 individual campsites along New Mexico Highway 152, part of the Geronimo Trail National Scenic Byway. Each site includes a picnic table and fire pit, with vault toilets available but no potable water on-site. The campground sits in a mountainous pine forest environment offering cooler temperatures and scenic views. The watersheds above the campground were severely burned during the 2013 Silver Fire, and visitors should be aware that flash flooding can occur during rainstorms. The surrounding area offers opportunities for wildlife viewing, scenic drives, and access to the Black Range, though no trails begin directly at the campground. Access is via NM Highway 152, a winding mountain road with steep grades and tight curves. The highway department prohibits trucks longer than 40 feet and trucks without retarder brakes on the section between San Lorenzo and Kingston. The campground is located between mile markers 28 and 29, approximately east of Silver City. Mimbres offers the nearest basic services including a store, gas station, and restaurants, while Silver City provides full amenities.
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. Note: NM 152 between San Lorenzo and Kingston has steep grades and numerous tight turns. Trucks without retarder brakes and longer than 40 feet are prohibited on this section.
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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 | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (575) 388-8201 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| Iron Creek Campground | |
| View on Recreation.gov |
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