Camping & Cabins
Gila National Forest offers dozens of developed campgrounds, as well as millions of acres available for dispersed camping opportunities. Contact your local office to learn about the best camping opportunities.
Aeroplane Mesa #705 Trailhead
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Trailhead for the Aeroplane Mesa - Trail #705Â and access into the northern portion of the Gila Wilderness located at the Aeroplane Mesa Campground.
Aeroplane Mesa Campground
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Aeroplane Mesa Campground is a great location for hikers and horseback riders to access the wilderness. The area is relatively open and 'park-like' with grass interspersed with trees.
Apache Creek Campground
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This is a nice quiet undeveloped campground amongst ponderosa pines and abundant wildlife.Apache Creek Campground is in the northwest region of the forest. There are plenty of trees to provide shade…
Armijo Springs Campground
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A real jewel of a secluded partially developed campground in ponderosa pine.Armijo Springs Campground is a secluded quiet campground off the beaten path, yet it is not too far from Quemado Lake. It…
Ben Lilly Campground
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This campground is an ideal area to escape the summer heat.
Bighorn Campground
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Convenient campground within walking distance to the town of Glenwood.The Bighorn Campground is a convenient campground just one-tenth of a mile northwest of the town of Glenwood along US Highway…
Black Canyon Campground - Lower
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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. From…
Black Canyon Campground - Upper
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Black Canyon Campground offers a great remote camping experience.Located in a remote area of the forest approximately 30 miles from the Wilderness Ranger District office. This campground is…
Cherry Creek Campground
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Cherry Creek Campground is a great place for a picnic or overnight camping.Cherry Creek is by one of the most scenic parts of the Trail of the Mountain Spirits Scenic ByWay. The campground is located…
Cosmic Campground International Dark Sky Sanctuary
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Cosmic Campground International Dark Sky Sanctuary (CCIDSS) is the first International Dark Sky Sanctuary located on National Forest System lands and also in North America. It is also one of only 14…