Sapillo Group Area Campground
- Free
- fee
- Jan–May, Sep–Nov
- best months
Is Sapillo Group Area Campground open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Gila National Forest. It doesn't name Sapillo Group Area Campground, so check the source for the area it covers.
Beaverhead Water Non-Potable
Agency closure covering Gila National Forest · USFS · Gila National Forest
Harmful algae detected in Lake Roberts
Agency alert covering Gila National Forest · USFS · Gila National Forest
Potentially Dangerous Animal Encounters
Agency alert covering Gila National Forest · USFS · Gila National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Gila National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
- At 6,249 ft
- Wilderness Ranger DistrictGila National Forest
Sapillo Group Area Campground is a campground in New Mexico at about 6,249 feet. It is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Local outfitters
- Gila Hot Springs Campground14 mi away
- Silver City RV Park18 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
Best time to go · Jan–May, Sep–Nov
Best time to visit Sapillo Group Area Campground
Best months: January–May and September–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
56° / 32°
6 wet
Feb
59° / 34°
6 wet
Mar
66° / 37°
5 wet
Apr
73° / 43°
3 wet
May
80° / 50°
3 wet
Jun
90° / 60°
5 wet
Jul
88° / 64°
13 wet
Aug
87° / 63°
13 wet
Sep
83° / 58°
8 wet
Oct
74° / 47°
5 wet
Nov
63° / 37°
4 wet
Dec
55° / 30°
6 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Ft Bayard, NM, 14.9 mi away at 6,099 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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