U.S. Forest Service · Gila National Forest

Iron Creek Campground

Iron Creek Campground is easily accessible for campers and provides good facilities Located in the Black Range Mountains off NM State Highway 152, starting at San Lorenzo and ending in Hillsboro. This is a mountain road with beautiful scenic sites at every curve. Watch for rocks on the road.

First-come, first-served

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

The campground is located east of Silver City in the Black Range Mountains on the south side of New Mexico Highway 152, between mile markers 28 and 29.

Campgrounds nearby

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Black Canyon Campground - Upper

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First-come

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Black Canyon Campground - Lower

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Gomez Peak (Group Picnic Site)

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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.