The best campgrounds near Pinos Altos, New Mexico with fishing

If you’re after fishing in Pinos Altos, Hipcamp lists over 170 campsites where casting a line is just part of the experience. Most sites offer easy creek or pond access and average $38 per night, with some as low as $37. You’ll find campsites like Casita on Sapillo Creek Escape (41 reviews), Behr Art (30 reviews), and Bakers Akers (29 reviews), where you can fish, watch wildlife, or explore on horseback. Showers and pet-friendly policies come standard at many spots, and campfires are welcome at most. Expect pine forests, quiet mornings, and plenty of trout.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Pinos Altos

If you’re after fishing in Pinos Altos, Hipcamp lists over 170 campsites where casting a line is just part of the experience. Most sites offer easy creek or pond access and average $38 per night, with some as low as $37. You’ll find campsites like Casita on Sapillo Creek Escape (41 reviews), Behr Art (30 reviews), and Bakers Akers (29 reviews), where you can fish, watch wildlife, or explore on horseback. Showers and pet-friendly policies come standard at many spots, and campfires are welcome at most. Expect pine forests, quiet mornings, and plenty of trout.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Pinos Altos

1. Casita on Sapillo Creek Escape

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(74)

12mi from Pinos Altos · 4 sites · Lodging

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

2. Bakers Akers

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(71)

49mi from Pinos Altos · 3 sites · Tents, RVs

Bakers Akers is located in what used to be Nebblett, New Mexico but is now Virden, New Mexico. The one room Nebblett school house was located on this property. Virden was settled by the Mormons when they were ran out of old Mexico by Poncho Villa. Kit Carson took this route guiding General Kearney and the Army of the west to California during the Mexican American war. It is now being discussed that Coronado may have come through this area also. The farm was used for breeding and training race horses. It is now a cow/calf operation. Learn more about this land: Camp on the Gila River amongst the century old Cottonwoods and Mulberry trees, with Bermuda grass carpeting. Plenty of shade to pitch a tent or park under. Wildlife abounds with deer, beaver, turkeys, javelina, and a large variety of birds. Located on a eighty acre cattle ranch. Quiet with great views of stars at night and majestic mountains in the day. The camp grounds are located beyond the cattle pastures and next to the Gila River. Fire pits available and plenty of wood to gather for burning. Eleven miles from the historic town of a Duncan Arizona, filled with little markets, craft store, antique shop, rock shop, and home town restaurants, if any needs arise or an itch needs scratching. With prior notice and extra fees a New Mexican dutch-oven dinner and hayride can be included.

3. Gila National Forest

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312 sites · Lower Frisco, New Mexico

Explore some of the most secluded regions of the American Southwest.

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Public campgrounds near Pinos Altos

Cherry Creek Campground

3.3mi from Pinos Altos · 9 sites · Tents, RVs · in Gila National Forest

McMillan Campground

4.1mi from Pinos Altos · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · in Gila National Forest

It is a spiritual adventure for Fig to go camping and connect with her wold roots.

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Sapillo Group Area Campground

12mi from Pinos Altos · 1 site · Tent, RV · in Gila National Forest

View of Lake Roberts a mile or so from the campground.

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Upper End Campground

12mi from Pinos Altos · 12 sites · Tents, RVs · in Gila National Forest

Lake Roberts at the picnic area near the Campground.

Mesa Campground

12mi from Pinos Altos · 24 sites · Tents, RVs · in Gila National Forest

Rocky Canyon Campground

20mi from Pinos Altos · 2 sites · in Gila National Forest

Grapevine Campground

22mi from Pinos Altos · 11 sites · Tents, RVs · in Gila National Forest

Gallinas Upper Campground

23mi from Pinos Altos · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · in Gila National Forest

Railroad Canyon Campground

24mi from Pinos Altos · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · in Gila National Forest

Iron Creek Campground

24mi from Pinos Altos · 12 sites · Tents, RVs · in Gila National Forest

Black Canyon Campground

24mi from Pinos Altos · 1 site · Tent, RV · in Gila National Forest

Enjoy listening to the creek run by. This is a trout recovery area as well.

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Black Canyon Upper Campground

25mi from Pinos Altos · 1 site · Tent, RV · in Gila National Forest

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Angela

1 week ago

With pets

2 nights at Casita on Sapillo Creek Escape

A little slice of quiet rustic heaven in a very noisy world. Jennifer & Tommy were great hosts, very helpful & hospitable. The location was perfect for exploring The Gila Natl Forrest with my pup. We visited the Gila Cliff Dwellings Visitor Center & received his Bark Ranger badge, hiked on numerous dog friendly trails & soaked in the hot springs. The Casita had everything we needed to stay comfortably & even though our trip was in mid December, we stayed toasty warm & cozy. I felt safe & very at peace here. The casita was very clean, as is the property & very dog friendly. We both slept better than we have in a while, coming from the city. Lake Roberts is beautiful, with the casita so close. I look forward to another trip so I can bring my kayak & enjoy the mountain lake.

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Sarah

August 2025

Weekend Trip to Casita on Sapillo Creek Escape

Loved that it was simple, rustic, and off the grid. Beautiful scenery and hiking options. The instructions left by the host were super clear and helpful. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a quiet getaway nestled in nature :) the Gila is breathtaking!

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Malerie

May 2025

Weekend Trip to Casita on Sapillo Creek Escape

I had a nice, relaxing time during my stay at the Casita. Beautiful property in the Gila wilderness and the hosts were very gracious. I would definitely stay again

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Meech

March 2025

Tent

Group trip

1 night at Bakers Akers

Easy quick within a few hours booking Met lovely Jessie and his assistants ( we’ll get dogs and cows and a pony. Led to our camping area, perfect had some benches and plenty of space. Noise didn’t seemed to. Other anyone as we chuckled around dinner Checked our then, small river the morning, had dip and swim Not much fishing going on but it was nice Not much to fish but fun good morning walk to get ya line wet and a hot coffee to finish Jesse was so kind to gift us some noice banana bread Will spend spots here in the future

Curi

November 2024

Tent

With kids

1 night at Bakers Akers

We were met by a very kind man, Jesse I believe, who led us to our spot. Our daughter had so much fun playing with everything. Is as adults absolutely enjoyed the large fire and peace we felt. The sunset was amazing! Great place for the family!