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Sapillo Campground
This is a nice shady campground under ponderosa pines.
Sapillo is an undeveloped campground under ponderosa pine and is a favorite of group campers.
At a Glance
| Reservations: | No reservations are necessary. First come - first serve. All Gila NF campgrounds have a 14-day stay limit. |
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| Area Amenities: | Tent camping, Toilets |
| Fees: | There is no fee for this campground ($0.00). |
| Usage: | Light |
| Closest Towns: | Mimbres, NM |
| Restroom: | Vault |
| Information Center: | Wilderness Ranger District Phone: (575)536-2250 |
General Information
General Notes:There is no firewood available. Please bring your own if you plan on building a fire.
Please "Pack It In, Pack It Out" and do not dispose of trash in the campfire rings.
Closest Stores:
The convenience store in Mimbres is approximately 15 miles south and approximately five (5) miles north of the Lake Roberts General Store. Fishing at Lake Roberts two (2) miles north.
Directions:
The campground is located 10 miles north of Wilderness Ranger District in Mimbres.
Activities
Campground Camping
There are numerous dispersed camping sites in the campground.
| Status: | Open |
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Group Camping
This is a good campground for group camping.
| Status: | Open |
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Day Hiking
Hiking is available along the Continental Divide Trail.
| Status: | Open |
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| Difficulty Level: | Easy to Difficult |
Amenities
| Tent camping: | Numerous dispersed sites |
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| Toilets: | Vault toilet (4) - No Showers |