UPPER GALLINAS
Open — Open year-round for first-come, first-served camping. No fees or reservations. Limited to 14 consecutive nights.
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 Gallinas Campground is a small, easily accessible facility located along NM Highway 152 in the Silver City Ranger District of Gila National Forest. With just 3 developed sites, it serves as both a picnic area and campground, featuring gravel parking and pull-through spaces that accommodate most vehicles and RVs. The campground is situated fairly close to the highway, so visitors should expect to hear traffic noise. The area provides basic amenities including picnic tables, vault toilets, and a steel corral for equestrian use, but no potable water is available. While no trails begin directly at the campground, it offers a convenient base for exploring the surrounding forest. The Railroad Canyon Trailhead (Trail #128) is located approximately three miles to the east. The upper portions of this watershed were severely burned during the Silver Fire in 2013, and while the area is healing, visitors should be aware that flooding could occur. General stores, food, phone services, and gasoline are available in the Mimbres Valley, approximately 17 miles west along Highway 152.
Directions
Located approximately 37 miles east of Silver City along the north side of NM Highway 152, between mileposts 26 and 27. Note: NM 152 between San Lorenzo and Kingston has steep grades and tight turns. Trucks longer than 40 feet or without retarder brakes are prohibited on this section.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| 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 | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (575) 388-8201 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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