SAPILLO
Open year-round, free, first-come first-served. Stage 1 fire restrictions are in effect through September 30, 2026; campfires are permitted only in Forest Service-provided fire rings. No potable water on site. Pack out all trash.
Flood Advisory issued August 30 at 8:46PM MDT until August 30 at 10:45PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...North Central Grant County in southwestern New Mexico... * WHEN...Until 1045 PM MDT. * IMPACTS...Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Overflowing poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 846 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. - Additional rainfall of up to 0.5 inches is expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Mainly rural areas of North Central Grant County. - 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…
Bighorn Campground Temporary Closure
The Gila National Forest is issuing a temporary closure order for Bighorn Campground, in effect from 8 a.m. on August 28, 2026 until rescinded. This order serves to protect public health and safety during construction activities.Alternative developed camping access is available at Cosmic…
About
Sapillo Group Campground is a free, primitive camping area located beneath ponderosa pines in the Wilderness Ranger District of Gila National Forest. At 6,242 feet elevation, the site offers a rustic base for exploring the surrounding high-country terrain. The campground doubles as a trailhead for the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (Trail #74), making it popular with through-hikers and day hikers alike. The campground welcomes equestrian campers, though no hitching posts, corrals, or other horse facilities are provided. All stock feed brought onto the forest must be certified weed-free. Amenities are basic: a vault toilet is available, but there is no potable water, and campers must pack out all trash. Fire rings and tables are present at sites. The nearest services are Lake Roberts General Store, about 5 miles north on Highway 35, and a convenience store in Mimbres approximately 15 miles south. Target shooting and hunting are prohibited within the campground. A 14-day stay limit applies.
Directions
From Mimbres, travel north on New Mexico Highway 35 for approximately 15 miles. The campground is on the left (south) side of Highway 35 near milepost 20.
Location
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 | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (575) 536-2250 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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