USFS · Campground · Fee
No. Cherry Creek charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.
From Silver City, follow New Mexico Highway 15 approximately 14 miles. The campground is located on the east side of Highway 15.
There is a 14-day stay limit, OHV/ATV use is prohibited in the campground, hunting and shooting are prohibited in the campground, stock animals are prohibited in the campground. All stock feed brought onto the Gila National Forest must be certified weed free. First-come, first-served. Camp trailers over 17 feet not recommended. Little to no dead and down firewood exists in the area, so visitors should plan ahead to bring their own or use charcoal or propane for cooking/heating.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.