U.S. Forest Service · Gila National Forest · NM

Little Walnut (Group Picnic Sites)

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ReservableAccess
2Sites

The place

Located just outside Silver City, the Little Walnut-Gomez Peak picnic grounds provide a pleasant day use area for small or large groups and individuals/families. The area is generally open from 8:00 a.m. until sunset during spring, summer and fall; winter hours vary according to weather conditions. The Little Walnut West Group Area can accommodate up to 50 people, with parking for 10 vehicles. Facilities include eight (8) tables, three (3) pedestal grills, vault toilets and trashcans. The Little Walnut East Group Area can accommodate up to 75 people, with parking for 15 vehicles. Keep reading

Facilities include 10 tables, one (1) serving table, four (4) pedestal grills, vault toilets and trashcans. For all group use areas, no firewood is available and camping is prohibited. Recreation The popular Gomez Peak/Little Walnut Trail System can be accessed from the Little Walnut Group Sites. Numerous loops of trails can be hiked from this location and is a popular attraction for mountain bikers and hikers alike. Facilities The Little Walnut West Group Area can accommodate up to 50 people, with parking for 10 vehicles. Facilities include eight (8) tables, three (3) pedestal grills, vault toilets and trashcans. The Little Walnut East Group Area can accommodate up to 75 people, with parking for 15 vehicles. Facilities include 10 tables, one (1) serving table, four (4) pedestal grills, vault toilets and trashcans Natural Features The Little Walnut Group Sites offer views of Gomez Peak and is surrounded by a Ponderosa and Pinyon-Juniper landscape. Deer, squirrels and a variety of birds can often be seen at the site.

The sites · 2

LoopSiteTypeMax rigElectricADA
Little Walnut EastEast Groupgroup picnic area
Little Walnut WestWest Groupgroup picnic area

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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Fees

Little Walnut East Group -$75 per day Littlw Walnut West Group - $50 per day

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