Cherry Creek Campground

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Gila National Forest

Campground · USDA Forest Service · Gila National Forest Fees: There is no fee for this campground. Reservations: First come, first serve. All camping on the Gila National Forest are subject to a 14-day stay limit. Cherry Creek Campground is a great place for a picnic or overnight camping. Cherry Creek is by one of the most scenic parts of the Trail of the Mountain Spirits Scenic ByWay. The campground is located along NM Highway 15 and is surrounded by dense mixed conifer. It is a cool place in the summer for people to enjoy a day's outing or for those wishing to camp overnight. If there has been a little snow during the winter, you will find a trickle of water in the small stream that runs through the campground. In the autumn hillsides turn into a beautiful mosaic of golden aspens, rusty oaks, and bright red sumac. If you are seeking springtime wildflowers, the Cherry Creek CG is the place to stop. You might also see hummingbirds, and ladybug nurseries. Rules: There is a 14 day stay limit. OHV/ATV use is prohibited. Hunting and shooting are prohibited in the campground. Stock animals are prohibited in the immediate campground Official page: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/gila/recarea/?recid=1976 Source: USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go.