U.S. Forest Service · Gila National Forest

Black Canyon Campground - Lower

This is a beautiful remote camping area. Trail #94 begins at the rear of the campground. Located in a remote area of forest approximately 30 miles from the Wilderness Ranger District office. This campground is accessible from FR 150, and driving approximately .5 miles from the road, across the stream. You will enter an area with a newer vault toilet and a beautiful meadow next to the stream. Please be advised - the district recommends high-clearance 4x4 vehicles on FR 150.

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 30 miles from Wilderness Ranger District office. Take Hwy 35 to MM15 to FR150.Turn right & travel 26 miles over a improved dirt & rock road to Black Canyon Campground. Turn left and travel .5 miles, over a steep stream crossing to the Lower Campground.

Campgrounds nearby

First-come

Gila National Forest

Black Canyon Campground - Upper

0.2 miles away

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Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument

Lower Scorpion Campground

13.3 miles away

First-come

Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument

Upper Scorpion Campground

13.5 miles away

First-come

Gila National Forest

Iron Creek Campground

23.2 miles away

First-come

Gila National Forest

Kingston Campground

26.6 miles away

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.