Apache Creek
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Apache Creek is a National Forest campground near Catron, New Mexico.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Apache Creek sits inside Gila National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- None, first-come
- Fee
- Free
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
What's there
- ✓ Toilets
On site: Toilets.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 6,415 ft
33.8288, -108.6277 in Catron. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Apache Creek?
No. Apache Creek is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Apache Creek?
Camping at Apache Creek is free.
Who manages Apache Creek?
Apache Creek is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Apache Creek
More campgrounds: camping near Catron and campgrounds in Catron.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01