USFS•Mimbres, NM•9.5h from Austin

Gila NF — Lake Roberts / Mesa Campground

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Accessibility baseline: Sites on this platform are reviewed for access with a standard 2WD pickup truck towing a 21-foot travel trailer unless otherwise noted below.

Fee

$15–25/nt

Hookups

Water + Electric

Trailer

Accessible (2WD pickup + trailer)

Cell Signal

Poor

Water

On-site

Toilets

Yes

Best Season

Year-round (mild 6,100 ft elevation)

Reservations

Recreation.gov

Max Length

32 ft

Highlights

▶ Only USFS campground in SW NM with water/electric hookups — 12 of 24 sites have W/E, remainder dry; Lake Roberts (swimming, fishing) directly below
▶ Black Range views; mild winters at low elevation; camp host on site; excellent Gila NF exploration base
▶ Natural pairing with Gila Cliff Dwellings (44 mi NW via NM 35 — the trailer-safe approach road)

Planning Notes

Paved NM 35 access all the way (27 mi NE of Silver City). Fills on holiday weekends — reserve. From Austin: ~9.5 hrs via I-10 W → Silver City → NM 35 N.

Contact: (575) 536-2250

Always call ahead to confirm conditions, closures, and road accessibility.