Gwynn Tank Campground
The Gwynn Tank Campground is a flat site in an open ponderosa meadow. Additionally, Gwynn Tank Campground is located adjacent to its namesake Gwynn Tank pond. The pond is historically stocked for recreational fishing and is popular for recreational fishing.
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Site map
7 campsite locations mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The site numbers are theirs and may not match the posts at the campground. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.
Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | Currently, there is no fee. |
| Accessibility | All campsites are accessible |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Open |
| Forest | Gila National Forest |
| Booking | All campgrounds on the Gila National Forest have a 14-day stay limit. |
| Fees | Currently, there is no fee. |
| Rules | There is a 14 day stay limit. OHVs and ATVs prohibited in the campground. Saddle, pack, and draft animals prohibited in campground. |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 33.5376° N, 108.5319° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedD6 - Luna Rx
37 mi from the campground · 2,156 acres
- PrescribedRx Rendezvous Fy27
44 mi from the campground · 34 acres
- PrescribedRx Terry Well Piles Fy27
44 mi from the campground · 10 acres
- PrescribedRx Lincoln Canyon Piles Fy27
44 mi from the campground · 10 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
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Worth a stop
- 7 miRainy Mesa #15 Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 8.1 miSnow Lake #142 Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 8.1 miSnow Lake Boat Launch ↗Boat launch
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Gila National Forest.
- inGila National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 3,389,394 acres
- 6.6 miGila Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 559,310 acres
- 10.2 miApache-Sitgreaves National Forests ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,110,688 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Bearwallow Mountain Lookout Cabins and ShedBuilding · Bearwallow Park · 9.9 mi
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Gwynn Tank Campground?
No. Gwynn Tank Campground is first-come, first-served. All campgrounds on the Gila National Forest have a 14-day stay limit. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: Forest Service
How much does it cost to camp at Gwynn Tank Campground?
Nothing. Gwynn Tank Campground is listed as free. Currently, there is no fee.
Source: Forest Service
Is Gwynn Tank Campground open right now?
Open as of Oct 26, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
Can I bring an RV to Gwynn Tank Campground?
Gwynn Tank Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
Are there accessible sites at Gwynn Tank Campground?
All campsites are accessible.
Source: Forest Service
What if Gwynn Tank Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are South Fork Campground (3.2 mi, first-come), Dipping Vat Campground (8.1 mi, first-come), and Willow Creek Campground (9.7 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby