UPPER GALLINAS
Open year-round with no fees and no reservations required. First-come, first-served with a 14-day stay limit. Stage 1 Fire Restrictions are in effect as of March 23, 2026. Potable water is not available; bring your own supply.
Flood Advisory issued July 22 at 12:40PM MDT until July 22 at 2:45PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of southwest New Mexico, including the following county, Grant. * WHEN...Until 245 PM MDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1240 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Up to 1.2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall of up to 1 inch is expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Redrock and Gila Middle Box. - 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…
Ben Lilly and Willow Creek Campground Closure
The Gila National Forest is issuing a temporary closure order for the Ben Lilly Campground and the Willow Creek Campground, in effect from 6 a.m. on July 21, 2026 through October 16, 2026 (or until rescinded). This order serves to protect public health and safety as monsoonal flood events have…
About
Upper Gallinas Campground sits at 6,909 feet elevation in the Black Range Mountains along New Mexico Highway 152, approximately 37 miles east of Silver City. The campground provides convenient access to the Gallinas Canyon Trail and surrounding Gila National Forest wilderness. The upper portions of the Gallinas watershed were severely burned during the 2013 Silver Fire, and while the area is healing, flash flooding remains a possibility. This primitive campground features a vault toilet, three picnic tables, and two pull-through parking areas surfaced with gravel. A steel corral accommodates equestrian visitors, and stock use is permitted in the immediate campground area. No potable water is available, so campers must bring their own supply. The nearest services, including general stores, are located approximately 17 miles west in the Mimbres Valley. The campground operates year-round on a first-come-first-served basis with no fees and a 14-day stay limit. Note that NM Highway 152 permanently prohibits trucks over 40 feet or those without retarder brakes due to steep mountain grades.
Directions
From Silver City, travel east on NM Highway 152 approximately 37 miles. The campground is located on the north side of the highway between mileposts 26 and 27.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| 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 | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 40ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (575) 388-8201 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Upper Gallinas Campground |
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