Upper Scorpion Campground
Gila Hot Springs, New Mexico · 5,696 ft · In Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument
Photos: NPS photo
At a glance
4 of 8 facts known · nps.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 5,696 ft (1,736 m)5,696 ft1,736 m
- Land
- Gila National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
Amenities
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- Caravan / RV sites
- Tent sites
- Toilets
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About
Upper Scorpion Campground is a partially developed campground within walking distance of the West Fork of the Gila River. The campground is located less than one mile from the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument just off of NM State Highway 15. Drinking water is available, tables and grills are provided at select sites. Vault toilets are available on site. Camping is free of charge and first-come, first-served.
From National Park Service — campgrounds, OpenStreetMap, Recreation.gov, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · Edit
Cell service
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- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Upper Scorpion Campground: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueSunny, 4% chance of rain69°45°
- WedSunny, 4% chance of rain68°33°
- ThuSunny73°39°
- FriMostly Sunny, 10% chance of rain60°36°
- SatChance Rain Showers, 30% chance of rain62°37°
Nearby camping
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Lower Scorpion Campground
National Park · 0.2 mi · Gila Hot Springs
Camp site
Dispersed · 1.9 mi · Gila Hot Springs
Camp site
Dispersed · 2.0 mi · Gila Hot Springs
3 more within 25 mi
5 OpenStreetMap entries in Gila Hot Springs share one park. They may be individual sites of a single campground. Suggest a merge
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 1.9 mi
Camp site
Gila Hot Springs, NM · On U.S. Forest Service land · Gila National Forest
- 2.0 mi
Camp site
Gila Hot Springs, NM · On U.S. Forest Service land · Gila National Forest
- 2.9 mi
Camp site
Gila Hot Springs, NM · On U.S. Forest Service land · Gila National Forest
- 4.3 mi
Camp site
Gila Hot Springs, NM · On U.S. Forest Service land · Gila National Forest
- 4.7 mi
Camp site
Gila Hot Springs, NM · On U.S. Forest Service land · Gila National Forest
- 4.9 mi
Grapevine Campground
Gila Hot Springs, NM · On U.S. Forest Service land · Gila National Forest
Location and contact
Data from National Park Service — campgrounds (NPS Data API), OpenStreetMap, Recreation Information Database (RIDB) / Recreation.gov, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites
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