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Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument - Camping Open Open All Year Details The Lower Scorpion Campground is a U.S. Forest Service campground located on the north side of NM State Highway 15 and within 1/2 of a mile from the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument parking lot. The Lower Scorpion Campground offers seven developed campsites with pit toilet, picnic tables, grills and fire pits. Recent damage to the water line north of the West Fork Bridge requires campers to get water from Woody"s Corral, the RV dump station, the Gila Visitor Center, or the river. All river water must be treated before drinking. Camping at the Lower Scorpion is free and is based upon a first come first served basis. Also, from the Lower Scorpion Campground parking lot, visitors may access the "Trail To the Past." This trail accesses a two room cliff dwelling as well as some very interesting pictograph rock art. Trail to the Past is handicapped accessible (for viewing of pictographs only). Grapevine Campground Open Open All Year Details 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. Lower Scorpion Campground Open Open All Year Details The Lower Scorpion Campground is a Forest Service campground located on the north side of NM State Hwy 15 and within 1/4 of a mile from the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument parking lot. The Lower Scorpion Campground offers developed campsites with picnic tables, grills. Currently the water system is under reconstruction and there is no running water or flush toilets. Camping at the Lower Scorpion is free and is based upon a first come first served basis. Also, from the Lower Scorpion Campground parking lot, visitors may access the "Trail To the Past". This trail accesses a two room cliff dwelling as well as some very interesting pictograph rock art. Trail to the Past is handicapped accessible (for viewing of pictographs only) Although the campground is open year round, the restroom is closed during the winter months. Upper Scorpion Campground |
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