Kingston Campground
Open — Open year-round. Limited to 14 consecutive days per stay.
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
Kingston Campground is a small, free developed campground operated by the Gila National Forest, featuring just two campsites designed primarily for tent camping. Located along the north side of New Mexico Highway 152 near mile marker 40, the campground sits at an elevation of 6,160 feet near Middle Percha Creek on the eastern edge of the historic town of Kingston. The campground provides basic amenities including restrooms but does not have potable water, so visitors must bring their own drinking water. Each campsite has parking space suitable for cars, vans, and pickup trucks, with a limit of two vehicles per site. The 14-day stay limit applies, and pets are allowed but must be leashed. Positioned along the scenic Geronimo Trail National Scenic Byway, the campground offers convenient access to viewing the Black Range Mountains near the southern end of the Aldo Leopold Wilderness. While no hiking trails begin directly from the campground, Scenic Trail #796, Iron Trail #793, and Ladrone Trail #127 can be accessed by a short drive or bike ride. Note that Highway 152 between San Lorenzo and Kingston features steep grades and tight turns, with vehicles over 40 feet prohibited on this section.
Directions
From Silver City, follow U.S. Highway 180 east approximately 9 miles to New Mexico Highway 152, turning left onto Highway 152 for about 40 miles to the signed Kingston Campground on the north side of Highway 152, at the east end of Kingston. Note: Highway 152 between San Lorenzo and Kingston has steep grades and numerous tight turns. Vehicles over 40 feet in length are prohibited on this section.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (575) 894-6678 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| Kingston Campground | |
| View on Recreation.gov |
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