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Lower Scorpion Campground
NPSNational Park Service — New Mexico · Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument
| Agency | NPSNational Park Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument |
| Location | New Mexico · Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument · 33.22994, -108.25757 · Map |
| Sites | Not reported — the federal listing names no individual sites for this campground |
| Getting a site | First-come, first-served only — this campground takes no reservations. |
| Hookups | Not reported in the federal data |
| Max RV length | Not reported in the federal data |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Accessibility | No |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-02-25.
From the official listing
Lower 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 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.
Directions, from the listing
Lower Scorpion Campground directions and information are available at https://www.nps.gov/gicl/planyourvisit/camping.htm .
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Trip Card — Lower Scorpion Campground
New Mexico · Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument
| Agency | NPS · National Park Service |
|---|---|
| Location | New Mexico · Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | First-come only |
| Hookups | Not reported |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | Not reported |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10123310 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.