USDA Forest Service · New Mexico
Black Canyon Campground - Lower
USDA Forest Service · New Mexico, United States
- Drinking water
- No
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 6,739 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- BLACK CANYON CG (NFSR 150 C) · native material · high clearance vehicles
- Lake
- Gila National Forest
- Nearest town
- Bloodgood Place
- Address
- NM
- Activities
- <p>Because it is a meadowlike setting, you will see birds, and possibly deer, elk and bear.</p> , <p>The trailhead for Trail 94 is at the rear of the campground and is an out and back day hike 8.6 mile trail into the Gila Wilderness.</p> , <p>There are many trails around and the FR150 is a light-traffic gravel/dirt road. We recommend high-clearance 4x4 vehicles in order to travel FR 150.</p> , <p>There are no designated campsites, but dispersed camping is allowed. There is no garbage pickup at this location so please practice Leave No Trace camping and pack out everything you pack in.</p>
Season dates aren't confirmed for this campground yet - opening and closing dates haven't been verified. Check the operator's page or call ahead before you plan a trip.
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About
This is a beautiful remote camping area. Trail #94 begins at the rear of the campground.
Located in a remote area of forest approximately 30 miles from the Wilderness Ranger District office. This campground is accessible from FR 150, and driving approximately .5 miles from the road, across the stream. You will enter an area with a newer vault toilet and a beautiful meadow next to the stream.
Please be advised - the district recommends high-clearance 4x4 vehicles on FR 150.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50° | 29° | 7° | 62° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 53° | 30° | 3° | 66° | 10 of 11 |
| March | 58° | 35° | 17° | 82° | 8 of 11 |
| April | 68° | 42° | 31° | 81° | 2 of 11 |
| May | 75° | 49° | 37° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 87° | 58° | 48° | 96° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 87° | 62° | 54° | 96° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 82° | 59° | 54° | 90° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 78° | 56° | 48° | 86° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 70° | 46° | 35° | 83° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 62° | 35° | 24° | 72° | 6 of 10 |
| December | 54° | 32° | 24° | 68° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Trails nearby
- Lower Black Canyon #94 Trailhead · 0.2 mi as the crow flies
Lower Black Canyon 2.9 mi Hike · Drive there - Middle Mesa #716 Trailhead · 0.7 mi as the crow flies
Middle Mesa 7.6 mi Hike · Drive there - Tom Moore #708 Trailhead · 1.4 mi as the crow flies
Tom Moore 13 mi Hike · Drive there - MeOwn #707 Trailhead · 2.1 mi as the crow flies
Me Own 3.8 mi Hike · Drive there - Rocky Point CDNST Trailhead · 4.6 mi as the crow flies
Continental Divide 233 mi Hike · Drive there
All 307 trails in Gila National Forest
Trailheads the Park Service and the Forest Service map, within 10 miles as the crow flies; each trail's page has its length, climbing and the Service's description.
Nearby campgrounds
- Black Canyon Campground - Upper · USDA Forest Service · 0 mi
- Rocky Canyon · USDA Forest Service · 6 mi
- Forks Campground · USDA Forest Service · 10 mi
- Mesa · USDA Forest Service · 13 mi
- Upper End · USDA Forest Service · 13 mi
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