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Scorpion Gila Cliff Dwelllings

Datil, NM
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5
Sites

17ft
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5702ft
Elevation

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What others are saying about this campground
Scorpion Gila Cliff Dwellings is a free campground that offers 6-8 closely spaced sites with basic amenities like a clean vault toilet, picnic table, fire ring, and water. The sites are located right near the entrance to the cliff dwellings trail and just a short walk to the nearby river. The drive into the campground takes around 90 minutes from Silver City on a paved road that can get twisty at times. No cell service is available in the area, but there is a store nearby that offers Wi-Fi. Plan ahead and bring wood as it can be tough to find in the area and pack out all trash as there is no trash pickup. Despite being a small parking lot with nearby tent sites, this campground offers spectacular night skies and a peaceful atmosphere. The Upper and Lower Scorpion campsites have no services except for pit toilets, but they are lovely spots for tent camping.

Amenities

  • Wifi
  • Laundry
  • Pet Friendly
  • Cabins
  • Tenting
  • Dog Park
  • Playground
  • 50 Amp
  • Water Hookup
  • Sewer Hookup
  • Fire Pits
  • Potable Water
  • Ice
  • Marina
  • Camp Store
  • Toilets
  • Full Hookup
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Activities

  • Hiking
  • Off-Roading
  • Mtn-Biking
  • Fishing
  • Mtn-Climbing
  • Kayaking
  • Canoeing
  • Snow-Sports
  • Boating

From The Campground

Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument does not offer camping facilities. However, there are four United States Forest Service campgrounds within a 10-minute drive of the park. These campgrounds provide primitive camping opportunities along the Gila River. The campsites are free of charge and first-come, first-served. Drinking water is available, and vault toilets are provided on site. RVs and trailers are not recommended in the Grapevine campground due to a tight turn at the entrance.
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Phone

(575) 536-2250

Email

sjmoore@fs.fed.us

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