contact-details

  • Email Address: gicl_information@nps.gov

  • Description:

Fees

Reservation

Number Of Sites Reservable: 0

Number Of Sites FirstComeFirstServe: 7

About

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.

Directions

Reservation Details

Reservation Info: This campsite is first-come, first-serve.

Regulations Overview: Quite times are 10:00 PM - 7:00 AM.

Reservation Link

Reservation URL:

Regulations URL: N/A

Accessibility

  • wheelchairAccess= This campground has wheelchair access to one campsite, picnic table, fire pit and the vault toilets.

  • internetInfo= No WIFI.

  • cellPhoneInfo= No cell phone service.

  • fireStovePolicy= Campfires are allowed only in designated developed campgrounds and picnic areas and must be in a provided metal grill or metal fire pits. Fires in rock rings are not allowed. The use of pressurized, petroleum-fueled stoves, lanterns or heating devices are acceptable, provided they meet the fire underwriter’s specifications for safety. Fireworks, explosives and incendiary devices are prohibited. Please ensure that all campfires are out, cold to the touch before leaving.

  • rvAllowed= 1

  • rvInfo= This campground is set up for tent camping, RVs and trailers may park in the parking lot.

  • rvMaxLength= 25

  • additionalInfo= Campground includes the Trail to the Past. Trail to the Past is a short T-shaped trail that starts in the middle and is a quarter mile end to end. The left side of the trail goes up hill to a small 2 room dwelling. The right-side walks along a cliff face where you can see many pictographs.

  • trailerMaxLength= 25

  • adaInfo= This campground has one ADA campsite, picnic table, fire pit and access to the vault toilets.

  • trailerAllowed= 1

  • accessRoads= Paved Roads - All vehicles OK

    SubValue: "Paved Roads - All vehicles OK"

  • classifications= Limited Development Campground

    SubValue: "Limited Development Campground"

Amenities

  • trashRecyclingCollection= No

  • toilets= Vault Toilets - year round

    SubValue: "Vault Toilets - year round"

  • internetConnectivity= No

  • showers= None

    SubValue: "None"

  • cellPhoneReception= No

  • laundry= No

  • amphitheater= No

  • dumpStation= No

  • campStore= No

  • staffOrVolunteerHostOnsite= Yes - seasonal

  • potableWater= Yes - year round

    SubValue: "Yes - year round"

  • iceAvailableForSale= No

  • firewoodForSale= No

  • foodStorageLockers= No

campsites

  • totalSites=7

  • group=0

  • horse=0

  • tentOnly=7

  • electricalHookups=0

  • rvOnly=2

  • walkBoatTo=0

  • other=0