Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument - Camping

Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument by National Parks Service

Lower Scorpion Campground

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Lower Scorpion Campground provides primitive camping opportunities along the West Fork of the Gila River. The Scorpion Campgrounds are U.S. Forest Service campgrounds located approximately one half mile south of the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument just off NM State Highway 15. Drinking water is available at the campgrounds. Tables and grills are provided. Vault toilets are available on site. Camping is free of charge and is based upon a first come first served basis..

Grapevine Campground

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Open All Year

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The Grapevine Campground provides primitive camping opportunities along the West Fork of the Gila River. The Grapevine Campground is a Forest Service campground located approximately six miles south of the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument just off NM State Hwy 15 and just south of the Gila River Bridge. The only water available is from the West Fork and must be either filtered, boiled, or chemically treated. No tables or grills provided. Two pit toilets are available on site. Camping is free of charge and is based upon a first come first served basis.

Upper Scorpion Campground

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Open All Year

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The Upper Scorpion Campground provides primitive camping opportunities along the West Fork of the Gila River. The Scorpion Campgrounds are U.S. Forest Service campgrounds located approximately one half mile south of the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument just off NM State Highway 15. Drinking water is available at the campgrounds. Tables and grills are provided. Vault toilets are available on site. Camping is free of charge and is based upon a first come first served basis.

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Luna Lake Campground

Mileage:63 mi

Description: Walk-in season dates are weather permitting only. Please call 928-537-8888 for more information. Located 5 miles east of the town of Alpine, Arizona. Located near a 75-acre lake, surrounded by a ponderosa pine forest, and near a large wetland for nesting waterfowl. There are interpretive programs planned for July and August. Fee only applies to first vehicle, 2nd camp unit fees will be charged at the Check in time is 2:00 pm Check out time is 1:00pm All pets must be leashed
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Caldwell Cabin Campground

Mileage:73 mi

Description: Caldwell started as a one room cabin constructed around the 1920's from hand hewn logs. The original chinking still remains. Around 1940 expansion of the bathroom, great room with the fireplace and a small bedroom was added. It provides individuals to step back in time to a more rustic and historical era. Pets are allowed in the cabin but are not allowed to be on the furniture. This is in the Mexican Grey Wolf recovery area so keep close watch or restrain your pet. Please clean up after all your pets. Practice tread lightly and stay on designated roads complying with regulations applicable to your vehicle. The cabin has running water from approximately May to October. Inside the cabin there are solar lights, a propane stove, kitchen sink and a propane refrigerator. There is a Murphy bed in the kitchen, (original cabin) kitchen table with four chairs and a bench, a queen size sofa sleeper in the great room, a game table with four chairs, fire place, and a propane wall heater. Bathroom consists of a commode, and small sink. Small bedroom holds one bunkbed and a full size closet. Kitchen supplies include pots, pans, utensils, dishes, stove, coffeepot and can opener. On the porch there are two Adirondack chairs with views of the open meadow. There are two family size picnic tables and a fire ring in front of the cabin. Lawn chairs are nice for the summer time. Cell phone coverage in this area is limited. Caldwell Cabin is located approximately 30 mils southwest of Alpine, Arizona and is accessible of FRD 26 or FRD 276. Caldwell cabin sits at 8,000 ft in elevation. Supplies you need to bring: Sheets, blankets (or sleeping bags) for one double sleeper sofa and one single bunkbed (two beds) pillows, flashlights, towels, garbage bags, warm clothes, dish washing liquid, dish towels. Bring an ax for splitting firewood, matches and newspaper for the fireplace. Pack out all foods and trash when checking out of cabin. Cabin has no electricity or phone and all appliances and lighting are run on solar or propane.
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Grayling Campground

Mileage:79 mi

Description: Walk-in season dates are weather permitting only. Please call 928-537-8888 for more information. Located adjacent to Big Lake at an elevation of 9000 feet in a heavily forested pine and aspen area. Flush toilet restroom facilities are provided. A sanitary dump station is available 1 mile away. Showers are also 1 mile away. This is a prime trout fishing lake. Campground host is available, and firewood is available. There is a store providing gas, food and boat rentals 1/2 mile away. Popular activities include fishing, hiking, and horseback riding.
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Rainbow Campground

Mileage:79 mi

Description: Walk-in season dates are weather permitting only. Please call 928-537-8888 for more information. Rainbow Campground is located in a heavily forested pine and aspen area at an elevation of 9000 feet. This campground has paved roads. Flush toilets are provided. Firewood is available. Campground host is available on site. Popular activities include hiking, horseback riding, and fishing in a prime trout lake.
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Brookchar Campground

Mileage:80 mi

Description: Walk-in season dates are weather permitting only. Please call 928-537-8888 for more information. This walk-in, tent-only campground is located adjacent to Big Lake in a heavily forested pine and aspen area. Elevation is 9000 feet. Facilities include fire rings and restrooms. RV dump station, store, gas, food, and boat rentals are located a short 1/2 mile away. Popular activities include prime trout fishing, hiking, and horseback riding. Showers are 1 mile from campground. Firewood is available. Campground host resides on-site.
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Cutthroat Campground

Mileage:80 mi

Description: Walk-in season dates are weather permitting only. Please call 928-537-8888 for more information. This walk-in, tent-only campground is located adjacent to Big Lake in a heavily forested pine and aspen area. Elevation is 9000 feet. Facilities include restrooms. An RV dump station is one mile away. Popular activities include prime lake trout fishing and hiking. Campground host is on site. Firewood is available.
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Winn Campground

Mileage:86 mi

Description: Located in a heavily forested pine and aspen area at an elevation of 8500 feet near Lee Valley and Big Lake. Facilities include water, vault toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings. Firewood is available. Campground host is available on site. Popular activities include hiking and trout fishing. Mount Baldy Wilderness is nearby. Due to water restrictions, please come with your trailer's water tank already filled. Water is also available at the dump station at Big Lake. Drinking water will be available at the campground for minimal usage. Walk-in season dates are weather permitting only. Please call 928-537-8888 for more information.
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Benny Creek Group Area Campground

Mileage:88 mi

Description: The campground is situated on a bench above Benny Creek, within walking distance of Bunch Reservoir (Greer Lakes). Sites are fairly open, under a canopy of ponderosa pine. Be prepared for rain, often heavy, through July and August. Expect cool to cold nighttime temperatures. Walk-in season dates are weather permitting only. Please call 928-537-8888 for more information. Group sites and restroom facilities are available.
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Hoyer Campground

Mileage:89 mi

Description: Due to an American Recovery and Reinvestment Act renovation project, this campground will be closed to all camping until June 30th, 2009. At that time, the campground will open on a first come first serve basis. Walk-in season dates are weather permitting only. Please call 928-537-8888 for more information. Located in a heavily forested pine and aspen area, at an elevation of 8500 feet. Facilities provided include paved roads, restrooms with flush toilets and showers. Popular activities include hiking, and stream and lake trout fishing. Greer Lake is 1/2 mile from the campground. There is a campground host on site, and firewood available.
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Lakeside Campground

Mileage:117 mi

Description: Walk-in season dates are weather permitting only. Please call 928-537- 8888 for more information. Located in the town of Lakeside, Arizona, across the street from the Lakeside Ranger Station. Sites are level and situated in a ponderosa pine forest area. Firewood is available. Restrooms and sanitary dump station are provided. Popular activities include fishing, hiking, and sightseeing. Campground host is on site.
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Note: All mileage numbers are "as the crow flies"