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Black Canyon Campground

1 site · RV, Tent

Lower Black Canyon Campground is a gorgeous spot located in an area so remote that you may just run into the Keebler elves. At the rear of the campground you can pick up Trail 94 for a great 9-mile out and back day hike that heads into the Gila Wilderness. Your closest spot for gas and supplies is the Mimbres General Store. Just be sure to supply your own water and pack-out because there is no garbage collection way out in these parts.

We recommend high-clearance 4x4 vehicles as FR 150 is narrow and rough.

What this place offers

Campfire allowed

No pets allowed

No showers

Toilets

No potable water

Picnic tables

No sewer hookups

No electric hookups

First come, first served

RV, Tent

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Bosque Del Rio Camp

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44mi from Black Canyon Campground · 3 sites · Tents, RVs

Private Rio Grande RV Sites w/ Deck – Quiet + Close to Hot Springs Secluded, quiet camping directly on the Rio Grande, just 2.5 miles from the Hot Springs District in Truth or Consequences. Ideal for travelers, campers, and hot springs visitors looking for a peaceful riverfront stay. This is a private, natural setting on the outskirts of town. Best suited for quiet, nature-based travelers seeking a low-impact stay. 🏕️ Site Options 🚐 RV Camp (Water + 30 Amp Electric) RV space (self-contained, max 25 ft) Picnic table River access 🚐 River Camp (Water Only) Small RVs (self-contained, max 25 ft), Travel Trailers, Van campers, Tent campers Water access (shared central spigot) River access ⛺ Bosque Camp – Tent Only Primitive campsite Water access (shared central spigot) River access 🌿 What Makes This Unique Direct Rio Grande access Private deck overlooking the river Only three guest sites total (plus host) Spacious camping with easy access Close to hot springs and state parks 🐾 Pets & Wildlife Pets are welcome on leash. This property is a small wildlife sanctuary and is home to: Ducks, geese, herons, egrets, sandpipers, kingfishers, coyotes, raccoons, skunks, bobcats, and texas horned lizards. Native plants including mesquite, cactus and puncture vine, also know as goatheads. 🌿 About Bosque del Rio Camp Bosque del Rio Camp is situated on the Rio Grande between Elephant Butte Lake and Caballo Lake, bordered by 15,000 acres of surrounding BLM open space. The setting offers a quiet, natural river corridor with beautiful views and direct access to the Rio Grande. River conditions vary seasonally. Peak flows typically occur from May 1 through June 30. Water levels are much lower in summer, fall, and winter. Guests planning to float the river should plan for early-season visits. Bosque del Rio Camp is privately owned and lightly occupied. The host may occasionally be on-site in a separate RV, but the setting remains very private and quiet. ⚠️ Important Details (Please Read Before Booking) No septic / sewer hookups available RVs must be fully self-contained or plan to use a local dump station Max RV length: 25 feet No generators Quiet, low-impact use only

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1972 Winnebago Convert to Tiny Home

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(72)

45mi from Black Canyon Campground · 1 site

Learn more about this land:Relax and be inspired during your stay in the renovated Winnebago at, The Western Star. This is a quaint, cozy space designed and decorated with a mix of natural materials, old desert wood and old metal found on the property or nearby. There are 2 beds (full and a twin), 10 ft sloped ceiling, sink with cold running water- no hot water, flushing toilet, mini-refrigerator, electric 2 burner stove, toaster oven, heater, plates, forks, cups, cookware and electricity. There are curtains and sun blockers for privacy. When you wake up in the morning you will watch the sun rise over Turtleback Mountain. 1 block away is the Rio Grande and Rotary Park. It's 4 blocks to the main. Located in the downtown area and hot springs district, the property has a well that draws out the hot springs at about 98 degrees and pours it in to an outdoor tub- perfect for a warm winter day or summer evenings. It can be reserved for an additional fee upon arrival. 4 blocks from the downtown area you can easily access other spas, restaurants, coffee shops, art galleries, thrift shops, and the grocery store. Wake up in the morning, walk down to the river and you'll see heron, coots, osprey, sandhill crane, red wing black birds, and so many more wildlife. The coyotes regularly sing throughout the night.  I tend the property and you may see me around if I need to do light repair work. There is a care taker for the property who lives there and may be another guest as well. The property is 1/2 a city block. Your living quarters are private but the land is shared space. I'm available to engage if desired and I respect your privacy. The property is 6 city lots large and you will have access to 4 of them. Dogs are allowed for an additional fee. You must be responsible to clean up after them and they must be friendly with strangers. 

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Wake up to calm water, desert cliffs, and open skies. Our casitas, RV spots, and long-term houses sit steps from Dam Site Marina, where you can rent kayaks and paddle boards. Pontoon rentals are just up the road at Marina Del Sur. Stay by the water, explore the lake, and enjoy one of southern New Mexico's most peaceful places. Visit www.damsitelodging.com to book a casita!

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King Bolt Camp

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(3)

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Hiking, tent platform camping, primitive tent camping, and rockhounding are ready for you to enjoy on our five-acre private hilltop retreat. We provide a secluded site that connects via a private gate to the 350 acres of Boston Hill designated hiking open space in Silver City, NM. We offer three gravel tent sites and one tent platform site, along with a national park–style cooking grill, picnic tables, U-lock storage lockers, and a private lighted outhouse with a composting toilet. This “no neighbors” retreat comes with a glorious panoramic view of the surrounding town, the hacienda-style campus of Western New Mexico University, and the distant silhouettes of the Black Mountain range on the horizon.

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Silver City above San Vicente Creek

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33mi from Black Canyon Campground · 2 sites · Tents, RVs

Learn more about this land:Looking for a place to park your rig while checking out Silver City, gateway to the Gila Wilderness? Park at Perk! Located conveniently on the outskirts of town, the park borders the San Vicente creek open space with hiking and biking trails that lead downtown through a beautiful riparian area. Overlooking the expanse, our sites are level and easy to access from town. Each site has easy access to WiFi, water and electric, and with a little creativity, even sewer hookups! This is not your typical RV park, with limited sites and no onsite bathroom, it's a diamond in the rough!

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Natures Classroom

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45mi from Black Canyon Campground · 1 site · Tent, RV

Here at Nature's Classroom, we love to create beautiful, natural experiences specifically curtailed to each guest. Basic primitive campsite, connected to serene sitting garden, located just outside the historic hot springs district of T or C NM. RV Parking space for dry docking, or camping. Kits available for rent. Kits contain, small propane stove, grill, pans, cooking utensils. Just 1 mile from shopping, parks, nature trails, art galleries and spas. 6 miles to Elephant Butte Lake, offers boating, fishing, and swimming. Package deals and individual add ons, can accommodate meals, or wellness services such as reiki, access bars, egg limpias or foot baths. Leave your troubles behind in this sacred little town where the wild west meets relaxation and serenity. Property is available for hosting retreats or day events in addition to overnight camping. Guests should know, this property is a part of a small chicken and produce farm, including a rooster wake up call. Fresh eggs are available!

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ESCAPE to the L.C. Ranch , Gila NM

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(106)

35mi from Black Canyon Campground · 4 sites

The Historic L.C. Ranch can accommodate up to 5 RVs with full hookups & WiFi, including 3 sites with 50 amp electrical service, We are not accepting tent or car campers at this time of year. The L.C. Ranch was the second largest Cattle Ranch in American history. In its heyday around 1900 it was over one million acres. Today the cows are gone, along with the vast tracts of land and the cowboys that managed the herds. The Lyons and Campbell Ranch Headquarters remains as a time capsule of an era past. The extensive adobe compound includes the 27 room adobe mansion of Cattle Baron Tom Lyons and his wife Ida Campbell, along with the fabulous Old West Saloon, Jail, post office, bunkhouses, Theater and Chapel. In the summer months enjoy the great swimming pool, and in the spring and fall enjoy the Mimbres design hot tub. Our RV sites are closed in the winter, but our Airbnb apartments are closed in January only. The Theater has just added a video cinema system to its live performance capabilities. Think "movie night". There is a lot of history here, and for just $10/person you can take the 2 hour tour of the historic grounds. The L.C. Ranch is located in the tiny village of Gila, just 30 minutes from Silver City, right off U.S. 180 on NM Hwy 211. Learn more about this land:         Near Silver City, New Mexico, the Historic Lyons & Campbell ranch is in the tiny village of Gila in the lush Gila river valley in the otherwise arid Mountain Southwest. Dog Friendly!  (Cats? Not so much, better keep them inside your RV at all times).  This massive 60 room adobe compound dates from 1810, is one of the oldest houses in the southwest and was a million acre ranch, the second largest in America back in its heyday from 1880 to 1920, and includes a museum, theater, Old west Saloon, Chapel, jail and two apartments "Inn at the L.C. Ranch" in Gila, NM, available for short term rental on a!rbnb.      5 RV spots with full hookups, AND Wi-Fi.  20 or 30 amp, are $40 per night for up to 2 people. 50 amp for $50 per night. Additional guests are $10 per night, and up to 6 people per site. Hook ups include sewer, electric, WiFi and water connections, and access to the swimming pool, Hot tub, Old west Saloon and Gallery.  Two night minimum.  Swimming pool is open May thru September, Hot tub is currently off-line due to rennovations.    NO FIREWORKS! Please!  We are relaxing our fire ban to allow charcoal or gas BBQs, and fully screened portable fire pits, if it is NOT windy.  We do not supply these. There is plenty of firewood here, but you will have to cut/break it to usable size. Please be careful.   The authentic old west Saloon, Historic Main House, Theater, Gallery, Jail are all available to tour, and for workshops, retreats, Weddings, groups etc. The two hour guided tour of the museum in the main house, the "adobe mansion" of Cattle Baron Tom Lyons, is $10 per person for RV guests.   The swimming pool and Lanai are located near the Sunset Site, RV Site #3.  It will handle any size rig, 65'+, 20/30/50 amp. Big fifth wheels, Class A or C Motorhomes, no problem. It is our only pull through site. The Lanai by the pool has BBQ, pizza oven, sink, refrigerator, music, games, croquet, darts... Site for Sore Eyes, #4, is a smaller site with 20/30 amp electrical service. It is a "back in" site suitable for Class C, CamperVans, and smaller travel trailers.   The other two RV spots are a short walk away, about 150 feet.  Site #2, Gemini Site is good for up to 65', pull in, perfect for any size Motorhome or big rig, 20/30/30/20 amp with a unique double rig pedestal that allows a second 30 amp rig to hook up at your descretion. It also has its own shaded picnic area and picnic table. 4" sewer connection.  Site #1 has a full tree canopy over head, perfect for Class C or Travel trailers. "Back in" site, 20/30/50 amp, water, 4" sewer and wi-fi.     The Mimbres design hot tub is located in the bath house between the two RV locations.  It is wood-fired and available on request. (currently off-line due to rennovations)  It takes all day to heat it up and it is NOT recommended on windy or freezing nights as it is quite exposed.   There is also a bathroom with flush toilet at the pool, along with fridge, BBQ, Wood fired pizza oven, misters and bar in the Lanai, and a guest laundry with an indoor shower nearby in the Spanish courtyard. There are additional bathrooms in the Saloon and the Theater.     Karaoke at night in the old west Saloon used to be a regular occurrence on weekends before covid, let's see if we can get that going again this summer. The Saloon is equipped for live music as well, with guitar and bass amps, P.A. and electronic drum kit. The Saloon as well as the entire property is BYOB. The Saloon is not open to the public and has no liquor license. We like it this way.      Wi-fi is available at all our RV sites, and is best in the Saloon and Gallery.  We have just installed new Wi-Fi extenders.  Cell phone service is sketchy, some people with Verizon or T-Mobile get service. It's best on the observation mound.  Discounts for longer stays...

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Desert View RV Park

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46mi from Black Canyon Campground · 122 sites

Our RV Park is located close to Elephant Butte Lake and surrounded by BLM land with hiking trails and ATV trails right from the park. We offer full laundry facilities, full kitchen for guests' use, Kokopelli's Cafe', double pickleball courts and basketball. We also have a workout room along with a pool hall. We do offer RV rentals by the day, week or month. Our reservation office offers a small store and bags of ice for sale. Our sites offer a 360 view of the surrounding desert mountains.

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Casita on Sapillo Creek Escape

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(79)

13mi from Black Canyon Campground · 1 site

Sapillo Creek Escape is a truly unique gem in the Gila Wilderness. It sits at 6,000 feet above sea level, was custom designed and built by the creator of the Bear Creek Motel and Lodge in Piños Altos, and took 7 years to construct. Everything from the saltillo tiles to the wood latilla ceilings are custom built and exquisitely hand-laid. With over 3,000 square feet in the home at your disposal, this place is made for just you, or you and your family and friends, to enjoy the Gila Wilderness, Silver City, and Grant County. Fishing, birding, biking, hiking, horseback riding and more await you in the Gila, with dining, arts, culture and more in Silver City. The Casita at Sapillo Creek Escape sits on 20 acres, so camping is welcome. Pets are permitted with prior review and approval. All pets must be friendly and get along with other pets, and must be fully vaccinated (proof of vaccinations is required, especially rabies, parvo virus and kennel cough). We purchased Sapillo Creek Escape in early 2019. We are thrilled and honored to own it, and be the caretakers of this gem, which was so dear to the owner’s heart.Welcome to our home! Tommy & Jennifer

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Camp Xantara

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(7)

25mi from Black Canyon Campground · 1 site

Xantara overlooks the Mimbres valley and river with an expansive view. There is a Bakery close by that is open for breakfast Tue - Sat and a museum that is open on weekends. Gila Hot springs, cliff dwellings, wilderness, petroglyphs and pictographs are 1/2 - 2 hrs. north on hwy. 35. Silver City is 1/2 hr. away with a variety of restaurants, galleries, coffee shops and museums. City of Rocks state park is to the south. Site has water, electric, trash and recycling.

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Caballo Country Store and RV Park

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45mi from Black Canyon Campground · 14 sites

Caballo Country Store and RV Park has sites available for Instant Book. When you select Instant Book, your reservation will be automatically approved. Amenities -Pets Allowed -Pull-Thru RV Sites -Back-in RV Sites -RV Hookup -Sewer Hookups

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Arroyo Vista

31mi from Black Canyon Campground · 2 sites · RVs, Lodging

Your quiet getaway in the heart of nature. Cottonwoods, birds, and mule deer by day; historic downtown Silver City for dining and exploring; then back to your peaceful retreat under the open sky.

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