Upper End
Open — Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. Water system is typically shut off from January through March due to freezing temperatures. Campers should bring their own water during winter months.
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
Upper End Campground is a developed Forest Service campground situated in the scenic Lake Roberts Recreation Area within the Gila National Forest. Located at 6,050 feet elevation along New Mexico Highway 35, this popular campground offers 12 well-spaced campsites, each equipped with a picnic table and fire grill. The campground provides vault toilets and seasonal potable water service, though the water system is typically shut off during winter months due to freezing temperatures. The campground's location makes it an ideal base for fishing at Lake Roberts, a 70-acre man-made lake stocked with rainbow trout and catfish. Nearby recreation opportunities include the Purgatory Chasm Trail, a 2.1-mile loop hike, and the Lake Roberts Trail. The Continental Divide Trail is also accessible from the area. The Lake Roberts General Store is located on the north side of the lake for supplies. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations accepted. A 14-day stay limit applies, and fires are permitted only in provided grills when fire restrictions are not in effect.
Directions
From Mimbres, travel 21 miles north on New Mexico Highway 35. The campground is located on the south side of the highway between mileposts 22 and 23.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| 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 | $15 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (575) 536-2250 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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