Gomez Peak (Group Picnic Site)
Gila National Forest — hiking
Location: Silver City, NM, NM
Price: From $20 per night
Rating: 5 out of 5 (7 reviews)
Season: May through October
The Gomez Peak Large Group Area, just south of the main grounds, will accommodate up to 200 people, with parking for up to 50 vehicles. Facilities include large covered pavilion, 12 tables (seating for up to 96 people), pedestal BBQ grills, vault toilets, trash cans, volleyball and horseshoe pits. As with all Little Walnut day use areas, no firewood is available.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Firewood for Sale
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/gomez-peak-group-picnic-site to be notified when sites open up.
High-elevation shady picnic area in the Gila National Forest with clean facilities and easy access from Silver City. Trails connect to the Continental Divide Trail, making it ideal for day use, hiking, and mountain biking.
Wildlife alert: Eared Quetzal, Common Raven, Scott's Oriole, American Goshawk, and Clark's Spiny Lizard documented in the area.
Insider tips for Gomez Peak (Group Picnic Site): Bring your own charcoal or firewood—none is available on-site despite amenity listings. Arrive early for reservations at this federal campground as it books up quickly. Disc golf course on-site; bring discs if interested. Trails from here connect to the Continental Divide Trail for extended hiking.
Skip Gomez Peak (Group Picnic Site) if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available.. You're visiting outside May-October season—campground is closed..
Best time to visit Gomez Peak (Group Picnic Site): May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only..
Nearby campgrounds: Little Walnut (Group Picnic Sites) (Silver City, NM).
Cell Phone Coverage at Gomez Peak (Group Picnic Site)
Cell signal at Gomez Peak (Group Picnic Site) (Silver City, NM): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
The Gomez Peak Large Group Area, just south of the main grounds, will accommodate up to 200 people, with parking for up to 50 vehicles. Facilities include large covered pavilion, 12 tables (seating for up to 96 people), pedestal BBQ grills, vault toilets, trash cans, volleyball and horseshoe pits. As with all Little Walnut day use areas, no firewood is available.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBring your own charcoal or firewood
none is available on-site despite amenity listings.
Arrive early for reservations at this federal campground as it books up quickly.
Disc golf course on-site; bring discs if interested.
Trails from here connect to the Continental Divide Trail for extended hiking.
Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
Gomez Peak Pavilion can be accessed from Silver City by driving north on Little Walnut Road from US Highway 180 for approxiamatley 5 miles.
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Gila National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Gila National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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