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.
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…
Black Range Ranger District network and phones down June 24, 2026
Computer network and phones are out of service at the Black Range Ranger District since about 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 23. The office is open for visitors, but without access to the network and point-of-sale system, we are unable to make any sales until the outage is resolved.
Bear Fire Area/Road Closure
An area closure goes into effect at 6:00 a.m. Saturday, June 13 for all National Forest System lands east of Catron County Road A095 (Mangas Road), as well as all roads and trails within the area closure (see map).
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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