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.
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…
Sacaton Fire Closure
Due to active firefighting operations and fire danger associated with the Sacaton Fire, an area closure goes into effect for public health and safety at 8:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 1 for all National Forest System lands, roads, and trails within the Gila Wilderness around Sacaton Mountain (see full…
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.
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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