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Upper End Campground
Lake Roberts offers some good fishing opportunities for rainbow trout and catfish.
Popular campground in the Lake Roberts Recreation Area.
At a Glance
| Reservations: | First come - first serve. All Gila NF campgrounds have a 14-day stay limit. |
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| Area Amenities: | Tent camping, Camping trailer, Picnic tables, Toilets, Drinking water |
| Fees: | There is a fee of $15.00 per night per site. |
| Usage: | Medium |
| Busiest Season: | Summer |
| Restrictions: | There is a 14 day stay limit. Dogs on leash only. Fires are permitted in grills provided. See bulletin board for fire restrictions. |
| Closest Towns: | Mimbres, NM |
| Water: | Yes |
| Restroom: | Vault Toilets |
| Information Center: | Wilderness Ranger District Phone: (575)536-2250 |
General Information
Directions:21 miles north of Mimbres, NM on the south side of New Mexico Highway 35 between mile markers 22 and 23.
General Notes:
There are fire grills, picnic tables, garbage facilities and restrooms. For campfires, you can pick up dead wood lying nearby. Please do not cut any trees. Wood may not be removed from the campground. Drinking water system is shut off (January 26, 2024) due to frozen water pipe and damage.
Closest Stores:
Lake Roberts General Store on north side of Lake Roberts. Phone and lodging, (Lake Roberts Cabins) available. No fishing licenses available. Licenses available at Walmart in Silver City.
Activities
Campground Camping
12 developed sites.
| No. of Sites | 12 |
| Status: | Open |
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| Reservation info: | No reservations. Sites allocated on a first come, first serve basis. |
| Usage: | High occupancy during summer holidays. |
RV Camping
There are two sites that can accommodate RVs in the 40-45' length. The rest of the sites are limited to maximum length of 32'. Self-contained only, no hook-ups are available.
| Status: | Open |
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Lake and Pond Fishing
There are rainbow trout and catfish in the lake. Fishing licenses are required and more information is available at NM Department of Game and Fish.
| Status: | Open |
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| Status description: | Fishing licence is required |
| Difficulty Level: | Intermediate |
Day Hiking
Lake Roberts - Trail #801 begins at the western end of the campground and runs roughly 1.75 miles to the Lake Roberts Boat Launch.
Purgatory - Trail #779 (a 2.1 mile loop) is located across from Lake Roberts picnic area. For safety reasons, please stay out of the canyon during periods of heavy rain. Carry drinking water.
| Status: | Open |
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| Difficulty Level: | Moderate |
Viewing Wildlife
Great area for birdwatching and deer frequent the area. Javelina have also been seen in the area.
| Status: | Open |
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Boating - Motorized
Small boats with electric trolling motors are welcome. Swimming in Lake Roberts is not permitted.
| Status: | Open |
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Boating - Non-Motorized
This area is great for canoes and kayaks.
| Status: | Open |
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Amenities
| Camping trailer: | No Hook-ups. Can accomodate 32' trailers at several sites |
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| Picnic tables: | Each site |
| Tent camping: | 12 Sites |
| Toilets: | Vault toilet (1) - No Showers |
| Drinking water: | Yes |