About Lower Scorpion Campground
Lower Scorpion Campground is a campground in the Silver City, New Mexico area. Silver City is the closest town, making it the natural stop for groceries and propane before check-in. USFS runs the campground.
On-site facilities listed for this park: restrooms, pets allowed, tents allowed, and rvs allowed. The park lists 7 sites. There is no fee to camp here. Sites are first-come, first-served. At about 5,705 feet of elevation, nights can be cool even in summer. Check www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/gila/recreation/camping-cabins/recarea/?recid=1989&actid=29 for the latest availability, seasonal hours, and booking details.
Lower Scorpion Campground is part of the camping landscape of the West, a region where elevation, season, and road conditions matter as much as amenities when choosing a campground. Most RV parks welcome dogs, but the details matter: breed restrictions, leash rules, pet limits, and whether there is a fenced dog run. Use the map and directions on this page to plan your approach, and confirm site lengths if you are towing or driving a large rig.
Hookups & amenities
- Dump station
- Showers
- Restrooms
- Pets allowed
- Tents allowed
- RVs allowed
Only amenities confirmed in our source data are listed. Missing items are unknown, not necessarily absent. Confirm with the park before booking.
Site details
- Sites
- 7
- Fee
- Free
- Reservations
- no
- Elevation
- 5,705 ft
Location & directions
GPS: 33.23041, -108.25804
Frequently asked questions
Where is Lower Scorpion Campground located?⌄
Lower Scorpion Campground is in the Silver City area of New Mexico. Use the map on this page for the exact location.
Are pets allowed at Lower Scorpion Campground?⌄
Yes, pets are allowed at Lower Scorpion Campground. Most parks require leashes and may limit the number or breed of dogs, so check the current pet policy.
Can I tent camp at Lower Scorpion Campground?⌄
Yes, Lower Scorpion Campground accepts tents as well as RVs.
Is Lower Scorpion Campground free?⌄
Yes, Lower Scorpion Campground is listed as a no-fee campground. Stay limits usually apply on public land, typically 14 days.
How do I book a site at Lower Scorpion Campground?⌄
Reservations and current rates are available through the park's website, www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/gila/recreation/camping-cabins/recarea/?recid=1989&actid=29, or by phone at +1 575 536 2250.
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