Railroad Rec. Mgt. Area
Open year-round with no fees. Stage 1 fire restrictions are currently in effect forest-wide as of March 23, 2026, limiting campfires to designated fire rings in campgrounds. No potable water available on site.
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
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…
About
Railroad Canyon Campground sits at 7,039 feet in the Black Range Mountains along New Mexico Highway 35. Managed by the Silver City Ranger District, this free primitive campground serves as the primary gateway to the Aldo Leopold Wilderness, making it popular with backpackers preparing for extended backcountry trips. Facilities are basic: a vault toilet, three picnic tables, and limited parking. Potable water is not available, so campers must bring their own supply. A small intermittent creek runs through the grounds. The campground offers direct access to multiple trails leading into the wilderness. Pets are allowed but must be kept leashed. Horses and pack animals are prohibited within the immediate campground area. OHV/ATV use and hunting or shooting are also prohibited. The maximum stay is 14 days.
Directions
Located on the north side of New Mexico Highway 35, between mileposts 25 and 26, in the Mimbres area.
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 | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (575) 388-8201 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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