Forks Campground, located near Silver City, New Mexico, provides a free and scenic camping experience along the Gila River. As part of the Campgrounds & RV Parks category, this campground offers easy river access, beautiful views, and a natural setting for those seeking a rustic camping adventure.
Forks Campground offers the following features and services:
However, it is important to be aware of the following potential limitations:
Guests have praised Forks Campground for its free camping, easy river access, and scenic views. The clean facilities and fire rings contribute to a comfortable experience. The privacy offered by the trees is also appreciated. However, the absence of picnic tables may be a drawback for some campers. The varying shade levels mean campers should choose their site carefully.
Forks Campground is ideal for campers seeking a free and rustic camping experience with scenic riverside views. It is particularly suitable for those who appreciate natural settings and are prepared for basic amenities. While the absence of picnic tables should be considered, the campground offers a convenient and enjoyable experience for those looking to connect with nature.
Address: Silver City, NM 88061, USA
Good for kids
On-site parking
Dogs allowed
It's an okay campground, pretty clean for the most part, a couple bathrooms. Easy access to the river in multiple spots. Shade varies depending on the site. There are fire rings with grates. It would be really helpful if the campsites had picnic tables, but other than that, not bad at all. Beautiful views of the Gila river.
Free, many flat spaces with trees for privacy overlooking Gila river canyon walls
A very nice place to visit! The Gila River running and the rock formations are cool. You also have the Doc Campbell's Post with lots to purchase, see, and don't forget about their homemade ice cream. And the owners are Awesome!
Its a primitive campsite with a pit toilet. Not much shade, no picnic tables so bring your own. Water is available about 5 miles up at the visitor center. Views of the canyon are great. Got crowded FAST on Labor Day weekend. Unrelated to the campground but I gotta say the roads on the way out were pretty sketchy at night. Hairpin after hairpin with cliffs or rock faces on either side. This was 152 heading to I-25. Paved all the way and well maintained just some tricky driving. Could be great fun in the daylight, not so much in the pitch dark.
This one is hard for me to rate; for what it is and doesn't pretend to be it was okay. It's more of a primitive campground without amenities. There was a pit toilet house which was decent but there were no tables and no pavement, just dirt and dust to camp on. However, it was free. Also had a great view of the Gila River from on top of the bluff where I camped, plus a great view of the river's canyon and the escarpments surrounding the area. It's sister campground, Grapevine I believe its called, a little ways before, is the same deal but I noticed a couple of local families used it as easy access to the river to splash and play in the water. In case your family is into that.