US lakes & pondsUS lakes & pondsCampground · National forest in Catron County, New Mexico. Run by USFS.
| Operator | USFS |
|---|---|
| Agency | National Park Service (Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument) |
| Capacity | 7 (OpenStreetMap "capacity" tag; may count sites or people) |
| RVs welcome | Yes |
| Tent sites | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump station | No |
| Dogs allowed | Yes |
| Fee | No |
| Phone | (575) 536-2250 |
| Website | www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/gila/recreation/camping-cabins/recar |
| Reservations | Not reservable on Recreation.gov (first come, first served). Recreation.gov listing |
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Lower Scorpion Campground is a partially developed campground within walking distance of the West Fork of the Gila River. The campground is located less than one mile from the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument just off NM State Highway 15. Drinking water is available, tables and grills are provided at select sites. Vault toilets are available on site. Camping is free of charge and first-come, first-served.
Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.
Lower Scorpion Campground is in Catron County.
Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.