National Park Service · Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument

Lower Scorpion Campground

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.

First-come, first-servedAccessibility info

Limited data

The federal database holds very little for this campground, so this page is short. For current conditions and details, the official links in the sidebar are the better source.

Getting there

Lower Scorpion Campground directions and information are available at https://www.nps.gov/gicl/planyourvisit/camping.htm .

Campgrounds nearby

First-come

Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument

Upper Scorpion Campground

0.2 miles away

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Black Canyon Campground - Lower

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First-come

Gila National Forest

Black Canyon Campground - Upper

13.5 miles away

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Gomez Peak (Group Picnic Site)

1 site

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Reservable

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Little Walnut (Group Picnic Sites)

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Data source: Recreation.gov RIDB, retrieved August 30, 2026. The Campsite Atlas is an independent publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Recreation.gov or any federal agency. Always confirm critical details on the official Recreation.gov page before you travel.