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Forks Campground
in Gila Hot Springs, NM · No signal at camp
About Forks Campground
This campground features beautiful cliffs along the West Fork of the Gila River. This campground is a great place to stop on the way to the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument (15 miles north). Overnight camping is allowed in the upper portion of Forks; however, the lower portion of the Forks Recreation Site along the West Fork of the Gila River is **day use only**.
- Managed by: Gila National Forest, FS
- Where: in Gila Hot Springs, NM · 33.18348, -108.20642
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Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May & Sep–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Apr.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forks Campground Loop | ATV road | at camp | 0.1 mi |
| Forks Campground | ATV road | at camp | 0.3 mi |
| Gila River | Horse | 0.2 mi | 32.2 mi |
| Military Road | Horse | 1.2 mi | 5.7 mi |
| Alum Camp | Horse | 1.7 mi | 1.2 mi |
| Tom Moore | Horse | 1.7 mi | 13.3 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.