Camping Near Emory Pass

Camping near Emory Pass, located along NM-152 allows access to the Black Range of the Gila National Forest and the Aldo Leopold Wilderness. These campgrounds offer a scenic and secluded camping experience at a higher elevation.

None of the campgrounds listed will provide access to drinkable water, any water collected should be filtered, boiled, or chemically treated before drinking or cleaning.

Cell signal is limited or non-existant, have maps downloaded or have a paper map with you.

 

The Upper Gallinas Campground

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Upper Gallinas Campground

Campground is located in a flash flood zone know weather conditions before camping here.

It is located on NM State Hwy 152, approximately 37 miles east of Silver City. The site is easily accessed by most vehicles, in most weather conditions.

• Camping trailer: Over 24 feet not recommended
• Picnic tables: 3
• Tent camping: 3
• Parking: Two pull-thru areas
• Toilets: 1
• Accessible: Three metal campfire rings

 

The Railroad Canyon Campground

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Railroad Canyon Campground

Located in a Flashflood zone be aware of weather conditions before camping here.

Railroad Canyon Campground is a great place to spend the night before beginning your trip into the Aldo Leopold Wilderness. Situated in the Black Range Mountains, the campground is a popular portal for backcountry trips. Amenities are few and the camping is lean, however, nature seekers will appreciate the myriad of trails accessible from this campground.

• First come, first serve. All Gila National Forest campgrounds have a 14-day stay limit.
• Camping trailer: Over 17 feet not recommended
• Picnic tables: 3 tables
• Tent camping: 3 developed sites
• Parking: Limited
• Toilets: Vault toilet (1) - No Showers
• Accessible: Three metal campfire rings
• Access to Trails #128,129 and 130

 

A view of one of the campsites at the Iron Creek Campground

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Iron Creek Campground

This campground is located in a flash flood area, know the weather conditions before camping here.

Located in the Black Range Mountains off New Mexico State Highway 152.

• First come first serve. All Gila National Forest campgrounds have a 14-day stay limit.
• Camping trailer: Over 17 feet not recommended
• Picnic tables: Each site
• Tent camping: 12 sites
• Parking
• Toilets: Vault toilet (2) - No Showers