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Gila River Dispersed New Mexico
US Forest ServiceFreeGila National Forest

Gila River Dispersed New Mexico

Silver City, New Mexico, New Mexico7,297 ft🗓 Apr–Oct
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About this site

Primitive camping along the Gila River in Gila NF. Hot springs a short walk upstream.

Peak season temperatures

76°F
Avg high
47°F
Avg low

Verified historical climate data for this campsite location.

Wildlife in the area

Research-grade verified observations from iNaturalist near this campsite.

Crevice Spiny LizardSonora SuckerArizona Gray SquirrelGopher SnakeLoach minnowWhite-tailed Deer

Activities

Hot SpringsFishingHikingSwimming

Amenities

River AccessHot Springs NearbyFire Ring

Site types

TentCar Camp

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Quick facts

Land manager
US Forest Service
Managing unit
Gila National Forest
Fee
Free — no reservation
Season
Apr–Oct
Elevation
7,297 ft
Peak temps
47°–76°F
Rating
4.5 (47)
Coordinates
33.2134, -108.3512
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CamperWatch

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info@camperwatch.org

Explore

  • Search all campgrounds
  • Free dispersed camping
  • National park campgrounds
  • When Yosemite is sold out
  • When Yellowstone is sold out
  • Availability alerts
  • Community feed
  • Baja California RV parks
  • Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe

Featured Campgrounds

  • Emerald Bay — Lake Tahoe CAState
  • Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe ParksTribal
  • Slough Creek — Yellowstone
  • North Pines — Yosemite Valley
  • Jenny Lake — Grand Teton
  • Many Glacier — Glacier NP

For Owners

  • List your campground free
  • Hipcamp alternative
  • Campspot alternative
  • Campground booking software
  • List campground free guide

© 2026 CamperWatch · Not affiliated with Recreation.gov, NPS, or USFS

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