South Fork Campground
South Fork Campground is located on the Reserve Ranger District on the south side of Forest Road 141 (Reserve - Beaverhead Rd). The campground has seven campsites with picnic tables and fire pits with grills - most sites can accomodate trailers up to 32 feet in length. The campground also has one picnic site that is designated for day use.
General Information
Year-round
Available for overnight use
Use of OHV and ATVs is prohibited in the campground. Hunting and shooting are prohibited in the campground. Stock animals are not allowed in the immediate campground. A 14-day stay limit applies.
No pass required
Permits are required for commercial or organized uses.
No fees are required for this site
Pets must be leashed in the campground
Please contact the Gila National Forest Supervisors Office at 575-388-8201 for information about outfitters and guides who are authorized to operate on the forest.
Address: 5 Smokey Bear Circle, P.O. Box 170 Reserve, NM 87830
Phone: (575) 533-6232
Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 33.52863
Longitude: -108.5862
Elevation
7,505 feet
Directions
From Reserve, turn south onto State Highway 435 approximately 5 miles to its end at Forest Road 141. Continue straight on Forest Road 141 for approximately 24.4 miles to the campground on the south (right) side of Forest Road 141.
Travel Considerations
Forest Road 141 was paved at one time. Now it is paved, with many potholes. Slow down before entering corners, especially where there is gravel on the paved road surface. A resurfacing project is expected in 2026.
Federal Highway Administration is planning to replace the South Fork Negrito Creek Bridge, adjacent to South Fork Campground in summer 2025. This project is likely to affect traffic en route to Ben Lilly Campground.
Parking
Limited to two vehicles per campsite
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Vault toiletWater
Potable water is not available at this site.
Recreation Opportunities
OHV Road RidingOHV Road Riding Info
There are many miles of designated roads in the vicinity of the campground